How did Rosa Bonheur paint in male dominated spaces?
These grey skies have a secret 🤫☁️
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September 2022: A Shipwreck in Stormy Seas | National Gallery
With the waves of the tumultuous sea taking over and conspiring with the sweeping darkness of the clouds, an element of foreboding and danger engulfs the scene. But, at last, a small glimmer of hope is on its way... ⛅
Storyteller Fiona Alderton sets the scene of Vernet's dramatic 'A Shipwreck in Stormy Seas', September's Picture of the Month.
Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3Kt9dNj
Digital activity at the National Gallery is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator.
What do you see in Orazio Gentileschi's 'Finding of Moses'? | National Gallery
What do you notice when you look at Orazio Gentilesch's 'The Finding of Moses'? Maybe some of the children who took part in this year's 'Take One Picture' exhibition can help you!
As part of our annual 'Take One Picture' programme, primary schools from across the UK have responded creatively to 'The Finding of Moses' by Orazio Gentileschi. Come and take a look at their works in the Sunley Room: https://bit.ly/3LWwNlb
Caravaggio has left a secret seat for you at the table with a hidden message... 👀
Take One Picture | National Gallery
How does it feel to have your artwork displayed in the National Gallery? Let's find out!
As part of our annual 'Take One Picture' programme, primary schools from across the UK have responded creatively to 'The Finding of Moses' by Orazio Gentileschi. Come and take a look at their works in the Sunley Room: https://bit.ly/3LWwNlb
Why is this little angel covered in bees? | National Gallery
Why is this little angel covered in bees? 🐝
Ouch! Join Charlotte Wytema, our Simon Sainsbury Curatorial Fellow as she tells us the story behind this sticky situation from Lucas Cranach the Elder's 'Cupid complaining to Venus'.
Watch the full video on our website: https://bit.ly/3zTzzUW
Digital activity at the National Gallery is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator
Moroni's 'La Dama in Rosso' | National Gallery
Nestled among some of the Gallery’s finest portraits, in Room 12, is Moroni's 'Portrait of a Lady’, or ‘La Dama in Rosso'. 💃
Join Curatorial Trainees Emma Meehan and Chloe Church as they examine Moroni's captivating piece, our August Picture Of The Month: https://bit.ly/3POyeo3
This is a virtual gallery that has been created to highlight a range of paintings from our collection.
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How we uncovered the secrets of the Gallery’s oldest painting | National Gallery
How we uncovered the secrets of the Gallery’s oldest painting
Learn about the surprising discoveries which were revealed during the restoration of Margarito d’Arezzo’s 'Virgin and Child Enthroned'.
At the beach with Monet 😎
Join us as we escape to the wide sandy beaches of the Normandy coast, alongside Monet's wife Camille and their five year old son Jean.
Recreating Saint Sebastian | National Gallery
Writer, researcher and drag king Holly James Johnston explores the history of Saint Sebastian to find out how he's inspired the queer community for more than a century.
And taking inspiration themself, Holly creates a look inspired by the saint: https://bit.ly/3c1lHi4
The Infant Saint John with the Lamb | National Gallery
For July's Picture of the Month, sixth form student and Articulation alumna Nicole Conteh explores Murillo’s tender portrayal of a young Saint John: https://bit.ly/3OGbCVT
Digital activity at the National Gallery is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator
How we uncovered the secrets of the Gallery’s oldest painting | National Gallery
How we uncovered the secrets of the Gallery’s oldest painting ✨
Learn about the surprising discoveries which were revealed during the restoration of Margarito d’Arezzo’s 750 year old painting, 'Virgin and Child Enthroned'.
Watch the full video on our website: https://bit.ly/3xY05eF
Hans Wertinger's 'Summer' | National Gallery
Happy Summer Solstice ☀️
This week marks the official start to summer, and to celebrate we're taking a closer look at Hans Wertinger's picturesque summer scene, full of life and activity. Which detail is your favourite? Take a closer look on our website: https://bit.ly/3zOXeX1
Sebastiano del Piombo | National Gallery
Sebastiano del Piombo died #OnThisDay in 1547. His work, 'The Raising of Lazarus', was one of the first paintings to enter our collection and is actually listed as NG1 in our inventory. Let's take a closer look: https://bit.ly/2JTjDXO