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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.

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.

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 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 ...

Letters from Henry Pfungst to Sir Edward Poynter regarding a Previtali for the Trustees to inspect, and offering for inspection a Van Dyck. Your list will only be saved temporarily. Inactivity of more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Online or in the Gallery - Members enjoy more. Become a Member to watch these films. Why is this such an important painting in Nicolas Poussin's career? Visit our Conservation studio and find out ...

Come and take some time out of your day for a slow look at 'The Stonemason's Yard' by Canaletto. We will guide you through a slow look of the painting, immersing ourselves in the artwork and focusing ...