Public Lecture: Guercino at the Timken

Il Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) 1591 - 1666, "The Return of the Prodigal Son," 1654 - 55, Oil on canvas, 61-1/4 x 57-1/2 in.

This lecture will feature Carol Togneri, who will explore the movements of this remarkable painting, from the artist's original commission to its peregrinations throughout Italy and England.  Harkening from princely and prestigious collections, it now finds itself at the beautiful Timken Museum.

Admission is FREE. No reservations or tickets are required.  Seating is first come, first served.

 

Speaker: 
Carol Togneri, Chief Curator, Norton Simon Museum