Episode 249
Dutch Golden Age: 'The Goldfinch' and its Painter
On the morning of 12 October 1654, in the Dutch city of Delft, a sudden explosion was followed by a thunderclap that could be heard more than 70 miles away.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
August 31, 202346m 58s
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Show Notes
<p>On the morning of 12 October 1654, in the Dutch city of Delft, a sudden explosion was followed by a thunderclap that could be heard more than 70 miles away. Carel Fabritius - now known across the world for his exquisite painting ’The Goldfinch’ - had been at work in his studio. He, along with many others, would not survive the day.</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to <em>The Observer</em>’s art critic Laura Cumming whose new book, <em>Thunderclap: A memoir of art and life & sudden death</em>, reveals her passion for the art of the Dutch Golden Age and her determination to lift up the reputation of Fabritius. </p><br><p>This episode was edited by Joseph Knight and produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p>Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians including Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=tudors&plan=monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TUDORS</a>. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=tudors&plan=monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here ></a></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> ></p><br><p>For more <em>Not Just The Tudors</em> content, subscribe to our <em>Tudor Tuesday </em>newsletter <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here ></a></p>
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