Huge range of European art, ranging from 1260 to 1900.
The National Gallery dominates over London’s Trafalgar Square as it dominates all other galleries in the city in terms of world renown. Some of the finest examples of European art, ranging from 1260 to 1900, are included among the 2300 paintings filling its halls and rooms. Holbein's 'The Ambassadors', 'The Hay Wain' by Constable, and Jan Van Eyck's 'Arnolfini Marriage' are just some of the major attractions.
Works on display also include those of Botticelli, Monet, Constable, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. This really is the place to come for top quality artwork spanning a wide spectrum of styles and periods. From the Early Renaissance to the Post-Impressionists, every significant stage in the development of painting is represented in its collection, often by masterpieces.
Originally established by Parliament in 1824, the collection belongs to the British public and every effort is made to encourage the public to visit, view and experience the art: free entry, free events, free talks and free tours support this ethos of encouragement and enthusiasm. Regular weekend activities include: guided tours at 11:30, 14:30 with extra tours at 12:30 and 15:30 on Saturdays, lunchtime talks on Saturdays at 13:00, and Art Through Words sessions for visitors with a visual impairment at 11:30 on the last Saturday of the month.
Best for:
Masterpieces, art for the people, talks and tours, Holbein and 'The Hay Wain'.
Did you know?
In 1853 a parliamentary Select Committee was set up to investigate the alleged “over zealous” cleaning of paintings at the gallery.
What's On At National Gallery
Pompeo Batoni (1708 - 1787) 20th February 2008 - 18th May 2008 Three hundred years after his birth Roman painter Pompeo Batoni...
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Huge range of European art, ranging from 1260 to 1900.
