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The National Gallery, London

‘The Virgin in Prayer’, Sassoferrato, 1640-50.

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Open daily: 10am - 6pm
Friday lates until 9pm

Trafalgar Square, London
WC2N 5DN

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Image from 'The story of gold: ancient origins' 

Image from 'The story of gold: ancient origins' 

Stories in Colour − Gold

The National Gallery's vibrant podcast returns

Why does gold fascinate so many artists? Trace the history of gold in art in this sparkling new miniseries of 'Stories in Colour', a podcast from the National Gallery.

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