Art Time Travel: The National Gallery
The National Gallery, located in the heart of Trafalgar Square, is a captivating art gallery housing over 2,000 Western European paintings spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Esteemed works by artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Turner, and Van Gogh grace its walls.
Recognized as one of London‘s premier museums, The National Gallery boasts a remarkable collection covering the period from 1260 to 1900, featuring masterpieces from renowned artists of each era. The neoclassical building, transformed into a museum in 1838, showcases over 2,300 paintings, meticulously organized in chronological order.
Upon entering the museum, towards the Sainsbury wing, visitors encounter the oldest paintings by Giotto and Jan van Eyck. The west wing houses works from Renaissance luminaries like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, while paintings from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries are found in the other wings. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of art history at The National Gallery.
