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RH - Summer '09
Rubens in the Banqueting House and National Gallery
Rubens' Apotheosis of James I in the Banqueting House is one of Britain's most significant cycles of paintings. They are a coming of age of Britain as a civilised, cultured and powerful country that was beginning to stand tall in a Europe dominated by Rome, France and Spain. Little visited, this is a highlight of London. The building, designed by one of our most significant architects Inigio Jones, was also the infamous site for the decapitation of King Charles I.
After lunch we will head to the nearby National Gallery where we will continue to study the glorious paintings of Rubens and his celebrated pupil Van Dyck.
- Meet where: Foyer to the Banqueting House
- Meet when: 10.30 or 11am
- Fee: £67 per person including entrance fee to the Banqueting House and National Gallery contribution
- Days available: Monday to Saturday
- Suggested lunch venue: Terriors Wine Bar. Please talk to Rose for other opions.
- Rose carries public liability insurance
