Reflecting on Zurbarán

Event information

• Type: Talks & conversations: Talk
• Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
• Tickets: Free
• Location: Online
• Official page: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/reflecting-on-zurbaran-18-08-2026

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About

Reflect on ‘Zurbarán’ before this stunning exhibition closes.

Art history guide Martin Brown leads this interactive online session that takes a final look at 'Zurbarán'. Move between intimate still lifes and soaring altarpieces. Strong light and deep shadow reveal the details of faces, figures, fruits and fabrics. Martin visits the paintings of Francisco de Zurbarán and his son, Juan one last time.

At this reflection session, we invite you to share your experience of the exhibition, hear Martin’s insights, and reflect together.

About 'Reflecting on...'

'Reflecting on...’ celebrates our exhibition programme and your experience of this programme.

An art historian guides the session, highlighting key themes and artworks. You will also have the chance to contribute your own thoughts and reflections. Ask a final question about the exhibition, join the online conversation or take in what everyone else has to say.

Speaker

Martin Brown is a qualified art historian in History of Art and Architecture. As an award-winning Blue Badge Guide experienced in guiding in National Gallery, Tate Britain and Tate Modern, Brown is passionate about the Gallery’s collection. Before retraining as a Blue Badge Guide, Brown worked for 30 years in education. Firstly, as a teacher of French and German in London secondary schools, and for the last 10 years as Head Teacher of a large Secondary School. In addition, Brown has worked as a Secondary School Improvement Adviser for a local authority, for OFSTED as an Inspector and for the Department for Education as a National Leader of Education.