What's new for October
Embrace art this autumn with these latest talks, courses and videos, including your action-packed picture of the month by Rubens.
Planning a visit? As we get ready for the opening of ‘Poussin and the Dance’ next week, make sure to catch Bellotto’s spectacular views of Königstein before the exhibition goes at the end of the month.
In the Gallery
Poussin opens soon
Lose yourself in Nicolas Poussin's world of revelry and drama in a major new exhibition opening this week.
Opens 9 October
Tickets £12
Last chance: Bellotto
Don't miss your chance to witness Bellotto’s majestic Königstein views, reunited after 250 years before they leave.
★★★★★The Guardian, The Telegraph
Closes 31 October
Free, Room 1
Courses and talks
Cross-cultural connections
Featuring luxury textiles and Islamic artefacts, discover the connections between Europe and the Islamic world through paintings in the collection.
Every Thursday, 7 – 28 October
11 am
Tickets £52
Caravaggio in Cameroon
Explore contemporary artist Marc Padeu's monumental paintings as he discusses his inspiration of Baroque art, particularly Caravaggio, in this online talk.
Thursday 14 October
4 pm
Free
Latest videos
Picture of the month
Who will win? Minerva or Mars? Wisdom or war? Take a look at this action-packed painting by Rubens in October's picture.
Duration: 1 minute
First look at 'The Red Boy'
Paul Ackroyd introduces our new acquisition, Lawrence's 'Red Boy' – a work so popular it was the first-ever painting to feature on a British postage stamp.
Duration: 6 minutes
Countdown to Christmas
It’s never too early to prepare for Christmas. Choose from our wide range beautifully designed cards featuring winter scenes and religious paintings.
