Jennifer Scott, Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery will present a history of taste through masterpieces from the Gallery's Collection in this online illustrated talk, part of the Dulwich Society's series. From its outset, the Gallery has been at the forefront of innovation and creativity. With reference to Sir John Soane's architectural vision, Jennifer will outline the defining features of works from Raphael to Rembrandt, questioning: What about these paintings is innovative? What made them appealing to collectors in the long eighteenth century? What is their enduring appeal?
Jenny Scott is the Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery. She is a specialist in royal portraiture and in British, Flemish, Spanish and Dutch painting 1450-1750.