We asked Ben Mercer, author, content creator and strategist for the books that he would recommend as gifts. His choice ...

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.

A festive, colourful printmaking class where you will design and print your own Christmas cards. Lino printing in a fun and effective form of printmaking which involves carving a design into linoleum.

Letters from John Mildmay giving information about a portrait of General William Havilland looking at a map of Montreal. Includes response and offer to sell from art dealer W.H Stoyel Your list will ...

As part of our 200th anniversary year, the National Gallery celebrates Parmigianino’s Madonna and Child with Saints (1526‒7) which returns to public view for the first time in a decade, following ...

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 ...

Get ahead of the crowds and join us for an introductory talk on one of the most visionary artists of the Renaissance, in our latest exhibition, 'Parmigianino: The Vision of Saint Jerome'. This ...

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 ...

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

3. Detail of Hendrick Avercamp, 'A Scene on the Ice near a Town', about 1615 ...

We're open until 9pm every Friday, so you can take in our collection and exhibitions after hours, and enjoy special events throughout the month This December, join us and celebrate the festive season ...