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Often referred to as the ‘painter’s painter’ due to his influence on artists through the decades, Nicolas Poussin is well represented in the National Gallery Collection.

Step into 14th-century Siena and discover how artists broke from tradition and pioneered new ways of storytelling. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration marking the rise of Western painting.

Witness one of the most visionary artists of the Renaissance at work and rediscover his masterpiece that pushed art in a new direction. This exhibition explores the creation of Parmigianino’s 'The ...

This self-guided short tour will take you on a journey from Italy to Northern Europe and showcases five examples of early and High Renaissance art by masters such as Leonardo, Raphael and Titian.

1 www.farhi.org/wc51/wc51_416.htm. 2 For Meyer Sassoon, see the entry for Perronneau NG 6345, note 3. 3 For Violet, Mrs Fitzgerald, see ibid.

This tiny painting – almost postcard sized – shows an endearing fireside scene: Christ’s bath time. The Virgin sits on a cushion on the floor, surrounded by domestic paraphernalia. There is a brass ...

I am over 13 years old. I give permission to the National Gallery to reproduce and use my story (or any part of it) on the Gallery's website and social media platforms, in the in-Gallery NG Stories ...

'The Finding of Moses’ depicts an Old Testament story. This monumental painting was commissioned by King Charles I and ...

Art Laughs brings comedy to arts and heritage spaces. This evening sees Verity Babbs and Art Laughs invite three of the UK's funniest rising stars to deliver art themed stand-up performances in front ...

8.20 - 9.50 am 8.40 - 10.10 am 9.20 - 10.50 am 9.40 - 11.10 am Get ahead of the crowds and join us for an introductory tour of our once-in-a-century exhibition, 'Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers'. Be blown ...