A Historic Milestone: Corpus Christi College Oxford Hangs Its First Ever Portrait of a Woman in the Hall
Visitors exploring historic academic spaces in Oxford will find a notable addition to the interior of Corpus Christi College. The college has marked a major milestone by hanging its first-ever portrait of a woman in the main Hall since its foundation in 1517.
Discovering the New Addition in the Oxford College Hall
The newly installed artwork features the President of the college and was painted by artist Miriam Escofet. During the creative process, the artist spent a week conducting daily sittings in the drawing room of the President's Lodgings, utilizing the historic wood-paneled background to frame the composition. The finished piece captures the President holding a personal notebook, referencing her ongoing research and writing.
Professor Moore specializes in medieval and early modern English Literature, focusing on the intersections between different cultural periods and disciplines. Her academic output includes the published study Amadis in English: A Study in the Reading of Romance, which received recognition from both the British Academy and the Sixteenth Century Society.
Planning Your Visit to Corpus Christi College
For those looking to experience the historic quadrangles, chapel, gardens, and the famous 16th-century sundial, the college welcomes the public during designated visitor hours. To find more cultural highlights and historic sites nearby, you can explore the map view or browse through the museums list on Musemap (musemap.art).
