18th century European scholarly societies and academies/Society of the Virtuosi of St Luke

Summary
Name of Society: Society of the Virtuosi of St. Luke

Alternate Name(s): St Luke's Club, Vandyke's Club

Country: England

City: London

Active dates: ca. 1689-1743

The Society of the Virtuosi of St. Luke, also called St Luke's Club or Vandyke's Club existed from 1689 to 1743. It was one of the first artistic societies founded in England. A social club, the members, both gentlemen patrons and artists, met in taverns and were most active during the London season. Little surviving information exists about the group, but