# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Lecture series exploring the intersection between music and the visual arts held as part of the Foundling Museum's exhibition programming.About this EventAs centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeperand more intricate emphasis, instantly understandable for an audience which did not always share the same spoken language and which was often illiterate.Dutch genre paintings are full of symbols giving extra layers of meaning to the image on show. In this talk, Dutch art historian Mariska will look at the hidden meaning of music and musical instruments in Dutch genre paintings from the 17th century.Lecturer: Mariska Beekenkamp-WladimiroffThis lecture will serve as an introduction to the topic, and no prior knowledge is necessary to join us!This lecture is part of the public programming for our new exhibition, A Grand Chorus: The Power of Music.This lecture will last an hour. Tickets are available to watch the lecture either ONLINE or IN-PERSON at the Foundling Museum; in-person tickets include Museum entry. The online recording will be available to watch for 1 month.Other lectures in this series:24/10/25 Music and German Expressionists, with Ailsa McTernan05/12/25 Sounding Presence: John Blanke and the Power of Music, with Michael Ohajuru27/02/25 Klimt and Beethoven: Artistic Rebellion in Fin de Siècle Vienna
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/music-and-art-the-symbolism-of-music-in-dutch-genre-painting/100001541968432089
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, exhibitions, it, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6, max: 19.94, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Foundling Museum
- **lat**: 51.52525309999999
- **long**: -0.1216684
- **full address**: Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting being held?
  - **A:** Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting range from GBP 6 to GBP 20 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmission (includes Museum entry)GBP 20 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFoundling FriendsGBP 6Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting?
  - **A:** Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting is organized by The Foundling Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Music & Art: The Symbolism of Music in Dutch Genre Painting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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