Discover the hidden stories and mysteries behind the National Gallery’s most iconic works of art.
Highlights
See 'The Arnolfini Portrait' by Jan van Eyck – A mysterious painting filled with symbolism and hidden meanings.
Adore 'Sunflowers' by Vincent van Gogh – a vibrant, emotional work that reflects van Gogh’s passion and turmoil.
Stop by ' The Fighting Temeraire' by J.M.W. Turner – A nostalgic and powerful tribute to Britain’s maritime legacy.
Explore 'The Ambassadors' by Hans Holbein the Younger – A Renaissance masterpiece with cryptic messages, including a famous hidden skull.
See 'Venus and Mars' by Sandro Botticelli – A mythological scene full of beauty, power, and allegory.
Hidden Masterpieces takes you through the National Gallery’s finest paintings, revealing the secrets behind each brushstroke. Begin with Jan van Eyck’s 'Arnolfini Portrait', a painting layered with hidden details that continue to intrigue art historians today. Then, immerse yourself in the vivid intensity of Van Gogh’s 'Sunflowers', a work that captures the artist’s passion and emotional struggle.
From the geometric perfection of Piero della Francesca’s 'The Baptism of Christ' to the romantic nostalgia of 'Turner’s Fighting Temeraire', this tour will take you through art’s ability to capture history, emotion, and symbolism. You’ll also unravel the cryptic messages in Holbein’s 'The Ambassadors', before finishing with Botticelli’s 'Venus and Mars', a celebration of mythological beauty and human desire.
Price:
£1484 per group