Cezanne associated with the Impressionists, but always had other aims. He said that his ambition was to 'make of Impressionism something solid and durable like the art of museums'. Cezanne's work was ...

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This is one of the largest paintings ever made by Rembrandt, and one of only two life-size equestrian portraits of ordinary citizens in the history of Dutch art. The rider has been identified as the ...

Two receipts from Sir Joshua Reynolds to John Julius Angerstein for payment of (1) his portrait and frame and (2) a double portrait of his wife and child. Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) is widely ...

Infrared examination can reveal more than hidden lines under the paint. In the case of the 'Madonna of the Pinks', it helped to prove the work was painted by Raphael. Before beginning to paint, ...

Track the journey that Orazio Gentileschi's epic painting ‘The Finding of Moses’ went on in the Gallery's Conservation studio. Join the conservators Kristina Mandy, Silvia Tagliante and Marek Goliaš ...

We asked Ben Mercer, author, content creator and strategist for the books that he would recommend as gifts. His choice includes something for everyone, from a comprehensive guide to highlights from ...

Leonardo’s mysterious painting shows the Virgin Mary with Saint John the Baptist, Christ’s cousin, and an angel. All kneel to adore the infant Christ, who in turn raises his hand to bless them. They ...

Thanks him for the list of pictures that are to be disposed of and mentioning 'an anonymous pamphlet about Daniel Maclise's case ['An Answer to Report of the Commissioners appointed to consider ...

Why is this such an important painting in Nicolas Poussin's career? Visit our Conservation studio and find out about the painting and what its conservation revealed. Watch on demand, for free ...