The remarkable series of portraits by Zurbarán depicting Jacob and his sons have been displayed in Auckland Castle for over 250 years. Join Head of Exhibitions Clare Baron as she reveals their story and explains how they inspired the whole of the Auckland Project in these 15-minute talks.
The remarkable series of portraits by Zurbarán depicting Jacob and his sons have been displayed in Auckland Castle for over 250 years. Join Head of Exhibitions Clare Baron as she reveals their story and explains how they inspired the whole of the Auckland Project in these 15-minute talks. Free with an annual pass or Auckland Castle ticket
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The Auckland Project
The Auckland Project, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP
01388 743750
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Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10:30 – 16:00
Spanish Gallery
Mining Art Gallery
Auckland Tower
Auckland Castle & Gardens
(Deer Park open dawn-dusk)
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