Oxford Art Exploration and Historical Journey

Explore the highlights of Oxford's two major art collections, at the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church Picture Gallery, with an art historian and Sotheby’s specialist. Join me on a rich and entertaining journey through the history of European art, from Ancient Greece to French Impressionism. On the way, you’ll discover masterpieces ranging from Uccello's Hunt in the Forest, to Monet’s Sunset at Sea. Half way through, we’ll have a coffee break at Ashmolean’s Rooftop café. We’ll then walk to Christ Church Picture Gallery, part of Christ Church, one Oxford’s most famous colleges, to see masterpieces from their collection of mainly Italian paintings and drawings, including Botticelli's paintings of the Sybils, and Head of Young Woman by Verrocchio, one of the most beautiful drawings that remains from the Florentine Renaissance.
During the experience, you'll be introduced to specialist skills, including spotting painting restorations and identifying 15th century paper.

Meeting Point

Ashmolean Museum

Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2PH, UK

Inside the main entrance (there is only one entrance). I'll be holding an Ashmolean Museum guide book

What's included:

• Guide
• Price of ticket to Christ Church Picture Gallery

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, , Oxford, OX1 2PH

Travellers will be given an overview of the history of European art from Ancient Greece to Picasso, through focusing on highlights of painting, and sculpture. They'll see masterpieces ranging from the 15th century Paolo Uccello's famous 'Hunt in the Forest', to Picasso's 'Blue Roofs, Paris' painted in 1901, as well as views of Oxford by Joseph Mallord William Turner.

1 hour

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, , Oxford, OX1 2PH

You'll enjoy a coffee and chat in the Ashmolean Rooftop café / restaurant, which has beautiful views of Oxford's spires.

30 minutes

Christ Church Picture Gallery

St Aldate's, Christ Church, Oxford, OX1 1DP

You'll see the highlights of Christ Church, whose major collection of mainly Italian old master paintings and drawings is unique amongst Oxford and Cambridge colleges. You'll have the rare opportunity to see beautiful Renaissance drawings, which are on continuous display.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included