Tuesday 1 September 2009, 13.15–13.30
Saturday 5 September 2009, 14.30–14.45
Tuesday 8 September 2009, 13.15–13.30
Saturday 12 September 2009, 14.30–14.45
Tuesday 15 September 2009, 13.15–13.30
Saturday 19 September 2009, 14.30–14.45
Tuesday 22 September 2009, 13.15–13.30
Saturday 26 September 2009, 14.30–14.45
Tuesday 29 September 2009, 13.15–13.30

'A perfect pearl of precious purity' - this 1534 description of a faithful wife fits Marcus Gheeraerts II's, Portrait of an Unknown Lady perfectly. Heavily pregnant and wearing a luxurious dress of opulent pearls, this lady is of high standing and high fashion. This fifteen-minute talk offers a unique insight into the artist's portraits.

Tate Britain  Room 2
Free