Episode 76
Franz Hals: Painter of The Laughing Cavalier
Who was Franz Hals, the Dutch portrait painter of the 17th century who created one of the world's most famous paintings, The Laughing Cavalier? Suzannah Lipscomb learns more from curator Lelia Packer and commentary by Grayson Perry.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
January 6, 202234m 19s
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Show Notes
<p>One of the most famous paintings in London is <em>The Laughing Cavalier</em> of 1624 by Franz Hals, the great portrait artist of the Dutch Golden Age whose fame has been somewhat eclipsed by Vermeer and Rembrandt. In this edition of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb heads off to the Wallace Collection in London to see <em>The Laughing Cavalier</em> - alongside an exquisite, small selection of Hals' male portraits - and to discuss them with curator Lelia Packer. There is also analysis by contemporary artist Grayson Perry, who features in the exhibition's multimedia guide, created in collaboration with Imagineear. The guide, free with every exhibition ticket, brings the individual portraits to life through rich commentary provided by Perry and other experts.</p><br><p>Keep up to date with everything early modern, from Henry VIII to the Sistine Chapel with our Tudor Tuesday newsletter: Subscribe <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><br><p>If you would like to learn more about history, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History Hit ></a> To download, go to <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android</a> or <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple store</a>.</p>
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