Paintings
The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. Enjoy free entrance 361 days a year.
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From film and audio to the virtual tour
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Painting of the Month
Albrecht Altdorfer's 'Christ taking Leave of his Mother'
Find out how this emotionally-charged scene foretells Christ's troubled future
Research
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Great ways to discover paintings
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Art posters and prints
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Google Art Project
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The Art Fund
The Art Fund has a long history of supporting National Gallery acquisitions.
History of the Gallery
From the 1820s to the present day
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BBC – Your Paintings
UK collection online
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