Exhibition Audio Guide - 'Barocci: Brilliance and Grace'

Discover more about the unknown Old Master Federico Barocci, and his unique approach to storytelling, with our special exhibition audio guide

About the guide

Learn more about Barocci’s innovative depictions of religious scenes such as the 'Annunciation', 'Last Supper' and 'Crucifixion', and the techniques he employed to convey sensitivity and emotional depth in his spectacular paintings.

The guide offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to hear insights from leading experts discussing the work of this inimitable artist, exploring how his subtle perfectionism and ingenious use of colour set him apart from other artists of his time.

Hear insights and interviews with:

• Nicholas Penny, Director of the National Gallery
• Carol Plazzotta, Senior Research Curator at the National Gallery
• Judith Mann, Curator for European Art at Saint Louis Art Museum
• Brent Benjamin, Director of Saint Louis Art Museum
• Babette Bohn, Professor of Art History at Texas Christian University

The guide is available in English.

Prices

• Adult: £4.00
• Concessions: £3.50
• Groups: £3 (over 10 people) – contact the Audio Guide Office: audioguidegroupbookings@antennainternational.com
  or 020 7747 2494

Special offer

• Concessions-only offer: £2.50 on Tuesdays after 2.30pm

Combined audio guide and ticket prices
(available only at National Gallery Ticket Desks)

*Concessions-only offer: £8.50 on Tuesdays after 2.30pm

Listen to extracts from the guide

Where to purchase the guide

Audio guides are available to purchase from National Gallery audio guide desks, the audio desk located outside the exhibition space (Sainsbury Wing Level -2), or in advance when purchasing your ticket through the National Gallery sales points and Ticketmaster.

Further ticketing information

Image above: Detail from Federico Barocci, 'Head Study for St. John the Evangelist'
Image courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund 1979.11.1