Extract from ‘Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master of Color and Line’ by Judith Mann and Babette Bohn
For a long time, British art lovers have not had the chance to view the brilliant works of the Italian artist Federico Barocci, whose only easel painting on display here is the National Gallery’s lively The Madonna of the Cat. Now, however, the exhibition Barocci: Brilliance and Grace brings to London masterpieces that have never … Read more
Inspired by Titian: ‘Metamorphosis’ at the National Gallery brings together art, ballet and poetry by top British talent
Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 is an exciting new multimedia arts project from the National Gallery London, featuring works by contemporary artists and poets in a unique collaboration with The Royal Ballet. Today we look at this fascinating and creative exploration of the Old Master’s works. We also leaf through a lovely new anthology of Titian-inspired poetry, which … Read more
The Sun Amidst Small Stars: Titian at the National Gallery
Titian was a master of 16th-century Venetian painting, and produced highly influential work both as a talented young painter, and as a famous, seasoned artist. During his varied career, he experimented with many different painting styles, and his use of colour in particular had a huge influence on artists of the Italian Renaissance and beyond. … Read more
The Light Fantastic: Turner Inspired opens at the National Gallery, London
Turner Inspired: In the Light of Claude opens today at the National Gallery London, and explores the profound influence that 17th-century French landscapist Claude Lorrain had on Turner’s work, and their shared use of light. Here we take a look at this exciting new exhibition, and the beautiful accompanying catalogue. When we think of Turner, we … Read more
Leonardo Live: Coming to a Cinema Near You
Leonardo Live gives those who missed the National Gallery’s amazing exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan another chance to see this once-in-a-lifetime collection of the great master’s works. To describe The National Gallery‘s recent Leonardo da Vinci exhibition as a ‘blockbuster’ would be an understatement. Early-morning queues, huge thronging crowds and even a … Read more
