Join Keeper of the Wellington Collection, Dr Olivia Fryman, for a special tour of Wellington’s Dutch Masterpieces. This new display in the Piccadilly Drawing Room at Apsley House brings together 18 Dutch paintings purchased by the 1st Duke of Wellington not long after his famous victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Featuring works by seventeenth century-masters, Nicolaes Maes’ (1634–1693), Pieter de Hooch (1629-1684) and Jan Steen (1626-1679), the paintings reveal an often-overlooked aspect of the Duke’s character and personality; that not only was he a brilliant military man, but also a discerning collector of fine art. Dr Fryman will discuss the 1st Duke’s purchases, the market for art during this period and the appreciation of these paintings for their technical mastery, symbolism and layered meanings.

This event has been graded as 'moderate' access due to needing to navigate staircases.