Art | Exhibitions | Families on Earth and in Heaven
26 May - 27 August 2006
Education Gallery
Families on Earth and in Heaven
Families provide the foundation for life, encouraging us to live, love, learn and play with an affection that never falters. This exhibition explores how, over the centuries, artists have portrayed the intense nature of a parent’s devotion to their child. Featuring works by Bartolommeo Biscaino and Adriaen van Ostade (pictured), it includes a highly emotive selection of religious and secular works from the Barber’s print collection.
The display complements the theme of this year’s Family Open Day: Art, Music and the Family.