The Black King. Power, Magnificence and the Epiphany

Sun, 5 January 2020 11:00 – 13:00

For lovers of art/religious/black history. Join this one-off annual guided tour to recognise the Epiphany. Discover what was once one of the greatest holy days days in the Catholic Calendar, the Epiphany, at the National Gallery
Epiphany : manifestation of a divine or supernatural being; a moment when you suddenly understand, become conscious
  • Why is there an image of a Black African King to be found in English churches ?
  • What is a Black king doing in the Adoration when no Black king visited Europe during the period?
  • Why is January 6th as important as December 25th in some European countries but goes un-noticed in England ?
  • For a sample of what you will discover see https://imageoftheblackinlondongalleries.weebly.com/the-epiphany-tour.html
NB. Please check your inbox AND junk mail for our email responses to your booking.Walk last 2 hours. Meet point sent upon REQUEST.

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