Why Anthony van Dyck was summoned to paint a recently deceased noblewoman
about 3 months ago (02/06/2024)
Why Anthony van Dyck was summoned to paint a recently deceased noblewoman Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Search Book Club feature Why Anthony van Dyck was summoned to paint a recently deceased noblewoman This extract from a new book about works in the Dulwich Picture Gallery by Helen Hillyard and Jennifer Scott reveals the story behind the artist's 1663 portrait of Lady Digby Helen Hillyard and Jennifer Scott. With an introduction by José da Silva 6 February 2024 Share Anthony van Dyck’s Venetia, Lady Digby, on her Deathbed (1633) Photo: Matthew Hollow Photography Book Club The Art Newspaper’ s Book Club shines a light on art books in their myriad forms and brings you exclusive extracts, interviews and recommendations from leading art world figures. Sign up to our monthly newsletter A new publication from the Dulwich Picture Gallery, titled Unlocking Paintings, takes readers on a potted journey through the London museum’s collection, revealing the secrets of its works and providing background information to better understand them.