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In spite of the National Gallery's impressive collection - they own nine of the 80 surviving works - this is Britain's first ever major retrospective of the career of Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velázquez (1599-1660).
The leading artist in the court of King Philip IV, Velazquez is most famed as a portrait painter of rare skill, bringing perfectly observed psychology and intense dignity to his carefully observed subjects. This exhibition includes the three exquisite portraits he made of the royal children, and his sensitive portrait of Lezcano, the court dwarf. More dramatic are his classical and Biblical scenes, including the luminous 'Apollo at the Forge of Vulcan' and 'The Temptation of St Thomas Aquinas'.
There will be an unprecedented response to this blockbuster show, and The National Gallery have moved a large chunk of their permanent collection out to the Sainsbury Wing to make room for the crowds. Book early if you want to visit at the weekend. |
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| London Event |
| National Gallery Guided Tour |
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National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
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| Every Friday, from 7-8pm, meet at the Sainsbury Wing Information Desk for a sixty-minute taster tour of the National Gallery. Within the collection are paintings ...More...
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| London Event |
| The Sacred Made Real - Spanish Painting and Sculpture 1600-1700 |
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National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
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0 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| In 'The Sacred Made Real', the National Gallery explores the role of the hyper-realist sculptures in Spanish art during the 17th century. Through important works ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel |
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31-36
Leicester Square,
London,
WC2H7LH
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2 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| The Royal Trafalgar |
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Whitcomb Street,
Trafalgar Square,
WC2H7HG
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2 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| Set in between Trafalgar and Leicester Squares and right next to the National Portrait Gallery, the Thistle Trafalgar Square is a modern hotel set in ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| National Gallery |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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| The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| National Portrait Gallery |
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St Martin's Place,
Westminster,
London,
WC2H
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1 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of significant figures from the late 15th century to the present day. This isn't the place to come for ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Davenports Magic Shop |
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Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade,
Covent Garden,
London,
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2 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Stanford's |
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12-14
Long Acre,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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5 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| London Dining |
| National Dining Rooms |
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National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
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| The National Gallery's National Dining Rooms restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Katana |
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St Martins Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
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| Katana has all the right ingredients for success. An amazing location, highly trained chefs and slick décor combine to create an oasis of elegance amid ...More...
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| London Education |
| Courtauld Institute of Art |
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Somerset House,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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11 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and ...More...
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| London Education |
| King's College Medical School |
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Strand,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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11 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| The Sanctuary |
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Floral Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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6 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Phoenix Garden |
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Stacey Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H
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| The Sherlock Holmes |
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Northumberland Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
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| Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth.
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Lamb & Flag |
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Rose Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
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5 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| One of the oldest pubs in London.
Once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here, the Lamb & Flag has ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Madame Jojo's |
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Brewer Street,
Soho,
London,
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| London Nightlife |
| Mahiki |
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Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S
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14 minutes distance from Velazquez
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| London Business |
| National Portrait Gallery |
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St Martin's Place,
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| London Business |
| Cafe in the Crypt |
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St Martin-in-the-Fields Church,
Trafalgar Square,
Covent Garden,
London,
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