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

Infrared examination can reveal more than hidden lines under the paint. In the case of the 'Madonna of the Pinks', it helped to prove the work was painted by Raphael. Before beginning to paint, ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Discover how this rare masterpiece was bought with the support from multiple trusts and individuals, including a legacy from the late Mrs Mollie W. Vickers A recently discovered, rare self-portrait by ...

Saint Anne is the patron saint of women in labour. She is also the patron saint of housewives. Legend has it that Saint Anne and her husband Joachim were the Virgin Mary’s parents. By bringing her ...

Van Gogh is today one of the most popular of the Post-Impressionist painters, although he was not widely appreciated during his lifetime. He is now famed for the great vitality of his works which are ...

The National Gallery first opened its doors in 1824. But have you ever thought about who was standing behind those doors each day to welcome visitors? Let’s look back at the Gallery’s history to learn ...