Great Art on the Doorstep: How to look at Religious Paintings
Thu 08 Oct
|Oyez Arts
The fourth and final event in a series of four art history talks delivered by Emma Anderson.
Time & Location
08 Oct 2026, 18:15 – 19:15
Oyez Arts, Town Hall, 25 Market St, Altrincham WA14 1PF, UK
About the event
Great Art on the Doorstep
Paintings you can visit from Altrincham
A series of four highly informative and entertaining talks delivered by art historian Emma Anderson.
Each Month will focus on a different work of art, all currently located within a day-trip of Altrincham.
Emma studied art history at the Courtauld Institute, before a career working in UK art galleries and museums. She has always been keen to share her enthusiasms and insights into European art.
These will be informal talks with opportunities for questions and discussion.
8th October:
How to Look at Religious Paintings
How to look at Religious Paintings is the fourth and final in a series of four talks concentrating on the piece - Christ Discovered in the Temple, 1342. This piece can currently be seen in the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Emma will share her enthusiasm for this chance to see a masterpiece close up.
This talk will decipher the story told in this and other medieval pictures, and find the emotional, human dramas played out against gold backgrounds and jewel-like colours.
Doors and licensed bar open at 5.45pm, Emma's talk starts at 6:15pm