In Focus: Anthony Van Dyck
Interesting online lecture from the National Gallery looking at the life and work of the 17th century artist Anthony Van Dyck. Jo Walton led us through the topic over two session taking us in detail through a selection of images from his early days in Antwerp, through working in various cities in Italy to working for the English court. We looked in detail at his work for Charles I, its symbolism and how Charles used the work to build an image of himself. We also looked at his work for other members of the court as well as he self-portraits. Finally we discussed how later artists have looked back to his work and his influence since his death.