Join us to celebrate the brand-new catalogue, 'The German Paintings before 1800', showcasing former National Gallery curator Susan Foister's life's work.  

This sumptuously illustrated two-volume catalogue is the first comprehensive overview of the National Gallery’s German paintings to be published since 1959. It includes authoritative entries, detailing the most up-to-date scientific research on the 80 pre-1800 German works in the collection, including iconic paintings by Holbein, Dürer and Cranach.

Foister will talk through some of the most remarkable paintings in the German collection, including new discoveries concerning Holbein’s ‘Ambassadors’, which hangs in the room where the talk will take place.

Joining the conversation is Emma Capron. Capron has succeeded Foister as Curator of Netherlandish and German Paintings at the Gallery, continuing to ensure the proper display, care and research of the pictures so beautifully catalogued in Foister’s publication.

Your ticket will include a copy of the catalogue, access to the morning talk and a light breakfast. Additional guest tickets to the talk and breakfast are also available (subject to the initial purchase).