Wednesday 18 August 2021

The National Gallery - More to explore in the Gallery

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Inside 'Conversations with God Jan Matejko’s Copernicus'. Photo © The National Gallery, London

What to see in August

The Gallery is your space for art this summer. Travel to Germany, Poland and beyond with three free exhibitions to visit including the newly extended ‘Copernicus’.

Open daily 10am – 6pm
Fridays until 9pm


Explore Copernicus

Jan Matejko 'The Astronomer Copernicus. Conversations with God', 1873; Jagiellonian University, Kraków © Photo courtesy the owner

Now extended

Due to popular demand, the Copernicus exhibition now finishes 30 August. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to see one of Poland’s most beloved works of art before it goes.

Room 46

Jan Matejko 'The Astronomer Copernicus. Conversations with God', 1873; Jagiellonian University, Kraków © Photo courtesy the owner

One painting, many voices

Watch art critics, science writers and curators discuss two of Poland's greatest heroes, Jan Matejko and Nicolaus Copernicus.

Duration: 12 minutes


More to see

Inside 'Take One Picture'. Photo © The National Gallery, London

Bellotto

Experience medieval Germany with Bellotto's five spectacular views of the Saxon fortress of Königstein, reunited for the first time in over 250 years. 
★★★★★ The Guardian, The Telegraph

Room 1
Until 31 October

Inside 'Bellotto: The Königstein Views Reunited'. Photo © The National Gallery, London

Take One Picture

From armoured beasts and shining shields to plumed helmets and printed flowers, see how children have responded creatively to 'The Battle of San Romano' by Paolo Uccello.

Sunley Room
Until 12 September