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Latest films
How does Rembrandt capture a king’s downfall?
Why do the colours of Jan Toorop's 'High Tide' remind us so much of Van Gogh?
Curator Sterre Overmars finds out why this painting is so reminiscent of works by Vincent van Gogh.
Restoring Ucello's 'Battle of San Romano'
Jeremy Deller in conversation with Mary Beard
Watch artist Jeremy Deller and classicist Mary Beard discuss the act of commemoration.
Why did Cezanne change his mind when painting ‘Bathers’?
Seeing ‘Bathers’ without its frame, raises both insights and questions about this large scale work from the end of Cezanne’s career.
Nicolas Poussin: The painter's painter
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.
A love letter to Richard Wilson (and tricky restorations)
See the consequences of artist Richard Wilson’s 18th-century rule breaking and the challenges it presents for restorers today.
Looking underneath Orazio’s ‘Finding of Moses’
Track the journey that Orazio Gentileschi's epic painting ‘The Finding of Moses’ went on in the Gallery's Conservation studio.
The Victorian Family who lived in the National Gallery
See how Ralph Wornum, the Keeper of the National Gallery, and his wife, as well as their 14 children, lived in the Gallery.
[Re]curated: David Hockney - The Artist’s Eye
Travel back in time to 1981 and experience a digital recreation of David Hockney's National Gallery exhibition ‘The Artist’s Eye’.
[Re]curated: Lucian Freud - The Artist’s Eye
Step back in time to 1987 and experience ‘The Artist’s Eye’ – an exhibition personally curated by artist Lucian Freud – through a virtual recreation.
200 years of the National Gallery
Travel back through 200 extraordinary years of history of the National Gallery - from its origins in a private house in Pall Mall to its current home in bustling Trafalgar Square. ‘200 Years of the National Gallery’ is a three-part miniseries documentary from the National Gallery, streaming from Autumn 2024.
Episode one: Foundations (1824-1900)
From its origins in a private home on Pall Mall to a new building in Trafalgar Square, find out how the collection grew.
Episode two: Towards modernity (1900-1945)
Now a Gallery to rival any of its European counterparts, as the 20th century dawned, the Gallery faced new challenges.
Episode three: The People’s Gallery (1954-2024)
The Gallery proved its value - and the value of art - in the darkest hours of the early 20th century. Follow its journey towards the new Sainsbury Wing in 1991.
National Treasures
To celebrate the National Gallery' bicentenary, we sent twelve paintings across the UK. Dive deeper into the stories of these National Treasures.
Monet's The Water-Lily Pond: A Mindful Impression of Peace
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Chiara di Stefano explores ‘The Water-Lily Pond' by Monet. Find out more
Renoir’s Umbrellas: Glimpses of Parisian Life
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Belle Smith introduces us to a rainy day in Paris, in 'The Umbrellas'. Find out more
Constable’s ‘Hay Wain’: A Quiet but Radical British Icon
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Mary McMahon reveals how radical the 'The Hay Wain' picture was at the time it was painted. Find out more
Canaletto’s Stonemason’s Yard: The Making of a Venetian Master
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Francesca Whitlum-Cooper argues that this painting is like going to an early Beatles concert in the 1960s. Find out more
Vermeer's Young Woman Standing at a Virginal
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Explore the themes of love and harmony in Vermeer's Young Woman Standing at a Virginal.
Velázquez’s The Rokeby Venus
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Take a close look at Velázquez’s only surviving female nude and one of his most celebrated works, 'The Rokeby Venus'. Find out more
Rembrandt's 'Self Portrait at the Age of 34:' Claiming a rightful spot in art history
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Discover Rembrandt's brilliance as we delve into the captivating details of his self-portrait at the age of 34. Find out more
Artemisia's 'Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria': A defiant reflection of the artist
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Delve into the profound depth and captivating realism of Artemisia Gentileschi's 'Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria.' Find out more
Caravaggio’s 'Supper at Emmaus': A Baroque masterpiece illuminated
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Explore the dramatic intensity and realism of Baroque art through Caravaggio's masterpiece, 'The Supper at Emmaus.' Find out more
Botticelli’s 'Venus and Mars': A depiction of Renaissance love
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Discover the art and mythology of Renaissance Florence with Botticelli's iconic 'Venus and Mars.' Find out more
'The Wilton Diptych': A journey through Medieval art and history
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Learn about the cultural and historical significance of 'The Wilton Diptych', one of the National Gallery's best-loved treasures. Find out more
'The Fighting Temeraire': A Sense of Modernity and Old Master Tradition
National Treasures: 10-minute film series
Learn about the drama and history of 'The Fighting Temeraire', one of the National Gallery's best-loved treasures. Find out more.