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Once thought to be by Leonardo da Vinci, this used to be one of the most famous paintings in the Gallery. Jesus is listing ...

The National Gallery holds one of the most significant groups of paintings by Raphael (1483–1520) in the world. The first work by the artist to enter the collection, his portrait of Pope Julius II, ...

See how Ralph Wornum, the Keeper of the National Gallery, and his wife, as well as their 14 children, lived in the Gallery. A life full of exciting stories, paintings, meeting artists, living abroad, ...

As part of the programme of events to celebrate our Bicentenary, 12 of the nation’s most iconic and well-loved paintings from the collection were lent to 12 venues across the UK. Each of the partner ...

The National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh, is home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945. You can experience paintings by internationally renowned artists such as ...

Degas’s 'Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando' takes centre stage in this exhibition that sheds light on this work with newly discovered information about the painting and its sitter. This radical ...

In summer 2024, we hosted a free festival of art, made by children for children. Visitors admired artworks created by children across the country in this year's Take One Picture exhibition. Then got ...

On the third day after the Crucifixion two of Jesus’s disciples were walking to Emmaus when they met the resurrected Christ. They failed to recognise him, but that evening at supper he ‘... took bread ...

The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, is a library for Wales and the world, where you can view the nation's treasures. From books to art, manuscripts to audio visual archives, you can discover ...

As part of our annual Take One Picture programme, primary school children from across the UK have made works inspired by Henri Rousseau’s 'Surprised!' The painting shows a tiger in a jungle storm, ...