An artist at an easel turns to look at the viewer as an elderly woman offers money for him to paint her portrait — Jan Miense Molenaer, 'Self-Portrait of the Artist in his Studio,' c.1632-1633. Photo, National Gallery of Ireland.

Talk

Friends Fortnight 2026: The Artist talks back with Dr Lizzie Marx

03 March 13.00 - 14.00

Location	Lecture Theatre and Online (via Zoom)
Admission	Free. Exclusively for Friends of the National Gallery of Ireland. Book an in-person ticket. Book an online ticket.

This talk is part of our series of events for Friends Fortnight 2026, exclusively for Friends of the Gallery. Choose an in-person or online ticket at the link above.

Join Dr Lizzie Marx, Curator of Dutch and Flemish Art in the National Gallery of Ireland for a talk looking at a recent acquisition to the collection, Jan Miense Molenaer's Self-Portrait of the Artist in his Studio (c. 1632-33).

See all our Friends Fortnight events here.

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