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The Secret Language of Birds: Art, nature and symbolism

Join Colin Rees in the Salon as he delves into his new book, The Secret Language of Birds. Monday, 7 September 2026, 3 - 4 pm. Tickets from £20.

Event, Talks & conversations: Talk

Lorenzo Lotto Portraits

5 November 2018 – 10 February 2019

Uncover the symbolism and psychological depth of Lotto’s Renaissance portraits

Past exhibition

The collection in bloom: A guided tour

Discover the hidden meanings of flowers in paintings on this guided tour, uncovering symbolism, stories and fresh insights across the collection. Friday, 7 August 2026. Tickets from £20

Birds in art: A feathered tour of the collection

Expert guide Matthew Sutherland traces the beauty, symbolism and storytelling of birds on this Gallery tour of the collection. Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Tickets from £20.

Seminars and conferences

Past research seminars and conferences at the National Gallery

Discoveries: New Research into British Collections

21 November 2007 - 10 February 2008

Past exhibition

Radical Light Italy's Divisionist Painters 1891 - 1910

18 June – 7 September 2008

Past exhibition

Joseph Mallord William Turner's 'The Fighting Temeraire'

Listen to an audio description of Joseph Mallord William Turner's 'The Fighting Temeraire'

Audio description, suitable for early years foundation stage, key stage 1, key stage 2, key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5

Room 32 (Level 2)

Baroque Splendour: Italian Painting 1600–1700

2. The Venetian landscape

Pioneering the life-like rendition of landscape in European art.