About this experience
If you want to explore the finest examples of European painting, the National Gallery in London is the perfect place to visit! On this tour, I will provide insightful explanations about major painting movements and showcase the best works from the gallery's collection, covering the history of Western European art from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century.
What to Expect
Understanding painting styles
I will happily guide you through different painting styles and techniques, unravel the secrets behind legendary paintings and their creators. There's no better place than the National Gallery in London for this. During the tour, you will grasp the distinctions between oil and tempera painting, learn why European critics initially viewed the Impressionists' style as mockery, and much more!
Tales of brilliant canvases
We will explore the works of Renaissance masters: Leonardo da Vinci's paintings and Botticelli's symbol-laden artworks. I will show you Raphael's portrait of Pope Julius II, which horrified contemporaries. You will discover the peculiarities of Caravaggio's, Rembrandt's, Turner's works, as well as Velázquez's 'Venus,' which suffered an attack by a suffragette in 1914. And then, we will admire the masterpieces of Monet and Van Gogh, whose brushstrokes reshaped the course of art history in the early 20th century.
Organizational Details
The museum is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm, and entrance to the gallery is free.
