Competition and collaboration in the 'Raising of Lazarus'
About
Inspired by the exhibition ‘The Last Caravaggio', our lunchtime talks this season explore depictions of drama.
When Cardinal Giulio de’ Medici was granted the bishopric of Narbonne in 1515, he commissioned two major altarpieces to adorn its cathedral. One depicting the 'Raising of Lazarus' from Sebastiano del Piombo and the second, a 'Transfiguration', from Sebastiano’s greatest rival in Rome, Raphael. Drawing on his friendship with Michelangelo, Sebastiano worked to produce a powerhouse of compositional complexity and brilliant colouring, in an attempt to out-do Raphael.
In this lunchtime talk, Vivmar Curatorial Fellow Maria Alambritis explores the creative collaboration and fierce rivalry behind the first painting to enter the National Gallery’s collection.
Your speaker
Dr Maria Alambritis is the Vivmar Curatorial Fellow at the National Gallery London, specialising in 16th-century Italian painting. She is co-curator of the forthcoming exhibition 'Parmigianino: The Vision of Saint Jerome' and assisted on 'The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael'. Her research interests also include the history of collecting and taste for the Italian Old Masters, and the role and influence of overlooked women art historians.
Supported by
Supported by Elizabeth and Daniel Peltz OBE
Lunchtime talk
Competition and collaboration in the 'Raising of Lazarus'
Free
Although this event does not require booking, we encourage you to book a free Gallery entry ticket to gain admission to the National Gallery and save time on arrival.
Please note, Gallery entry does not guarantee admission to this event. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.