A supremely poised young woman is painted in three-quarter view. Her right hand curls around the handle of a mirror, while she appears to be caressing a lock of hair with her left. She wears a white ...

With its focus on the power of art to bring people together, the project’s inspiration includes mythological paintings in our collection that show classical scenes of joyful procession and acts of ...

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Two receipts from Sir Joshua Reynolds to John Julius Angerstein for payment of (1) his portrait and frame and (2) a double portrait of his wife and child. Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) is widely ...

Track the journey that Orazio Gentileschi's epic painting ‘The Finding of Moses’ went on in the Gallery's Conservation studio. Join the conservators Kristina Mandy, Silvia Tagliante and Marek Goliaš ...

We asked Ben Mercer, author, content creator and strategist for the books that he would recommend as gifts. His choice includes something for everyone, from a comprehensive guide to highlights from ...

This tiny painting – almost postcard sized – shows an endearing fireside scene: Christ’s bath time. The Virgin sits on a cushion on the floor, surrounded by domestic paraphernalia. There is a brass ...

Leonardo’s mysterious painting shows the Virgin Mary with Saint John the Baptist, Christ’s cousin, and an angel. All kneel to adore the infant Christ, who in turn raises his hand to bless them. They ...

Thanks him for the list of pictures that are to be disposed of and mentioning 'an anonymous pamphlet about Daniel Maclise's case ['An Answer to Report of the Commissioners appointed to consider ...

Letters from Henry Pfungst to Sir Edward Poynter regarding a Previtali for the Trustees to inspect, and offering for inspection a Van Dyck. Your list will only be saved temporarily. Inactivity of more ...