A Touch of the Divine

The Gallery’s exhibition Barocci: Brilliance and Grace presents the work of a passionate draughtsman known for his innovative use of chalks.

Focusing on his exquisite drawings, artist Karly Allen will introduce you to the varied materials and techniques employed by Barocci and artists of the preceding 15th century.

Take this rare opportunity to experience traditional drawing materials including silverpoint, quill and natural chalks.

Karly Allen

Karly trained in drawing at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art (University of Oxford), where her work was centred on the experience of the life room. She received an MA in Art History from the University of London, having studied works on paper including Japanese ink painting and drawings from the Arab world.

In her own teaching and research, Karly has a particular interest in the history of drawing practice and materials, as a context for looking at Old Master paintings. She was formerly Adult Learning Officer at the National Gallery and Education Manager at the Royal Collection, Buckingham Palace.

Image above: Detail from Federico Barocci, 'Head of the Virgin Mary'. The Royal Collection
© 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II