The Isenheim Altarpiece

Name: The Isenheim Altarpiece
Start: 2026-09-15T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-15T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Guildhall Library

Schedule

Tue Sep 15 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Guildhall Library | London, EN

This mysterious world masterpiece was painted by the German artist Grünewald between 1512 and 1516.
About this Event

Please note: Booking is Essential

Housed in a former Monastery at Colmar, Alsace, this mysterious world masterpiece was painted by the German artist Grünewald between 1512 and 1516.
It is a huge polyptych, seen by 300,000 visitors every year, and has inspired artist as varied as Holbein, Sutherland, Picasso, and the German Expressionists. Join Val Woodgate, Tate Lecturer, to learn more.

In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.

Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.