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Holding the Child: Mothers, Madonnas & Loss in Renaissance Art

Friday 23rd October 2026, 3pm-4pm

Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

£18, £7 online

Holding the Child: Mothers, Madonnas & Loss in Renaissance Art

Friday 23rd October 2026, 3pm-4pm

Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

£18, £7 online

Explore representations of mothers and motherhood in Renaissance art. From idealised images of the Madonna and Child to nuanced depictions of women during pregnancy, discover what these paintings tell us about anxiety, love, loss and hope. This talk is in-depth but accessible for beginners - all are welcome in person or online!

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