What's new for December

Take a break from the December rush and visit a brand new exhibition on a forgotten Renaissance great, Francesco Pesellino. Embrace the Christmas spirit with your chosen picture this month, and uncover a fascinating family story linked to the Gallery's history.

Francesco Pesellino and Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop, 'Angel (Right Hand)', 1455-60 © The National Gallery, London

Opening tomorrow

Meet an overlooked 15th-century artist in the first-ever exhibition dedicated to Francesco Pesellino.

Pesellino: A Renaissance Master Revealed, opens 7 December

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Claude Monet, Lavacourt under Snow, about 1878-81 © The National Gallery, London

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Talks and courses

Jean-Etienne Liotard, 'The Lavergne Family Breakfast', 1754 © The National Gallery, London

Curator's introduction

Hear from curator Francesca Whitlum-Cooper as she introduces an exciting new exhibition, 'Discover Liotard and The Lavergne Family Breakfast'.

Wednesday 13 December
1 pm
Free
Online

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El Greco, Christ driving the Traders from the Temple, about 1600 © The National Gallery, London

Free course taster

Looking for something to inspire you in the new year? Try a free taster of 'Stories of art' before you dive into the main course.

Friday 5 January 2024
4 pm
Free
Online

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Frans Hals, The Merry Drinker, about 1628-30 © Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Final weeks for Frans

"No words can do it justice. It must be seen to be believed." (The Observer). Become a Member to get unlimited free entry to this 5-star show!

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The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Frans Hals
Until 21 January

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Stories to watch

Picture of the month

Curator Nicholas Flory takes a look at the intriguing details in Fra Lippi’s ‘Archangel Gabriel with Maryas’, your chosen picture for December.

Duration: 11 minutes

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Linked lives

Join Poet Madeleine Le Cesne on a personal journey as she discovers the astonishing story of her family’s history at two neighbouring London galleries.

Duration: 17 minutes

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