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Sandro Botticelli 1445 - May 17, 1510 on a day like today Botticelli Dies😢

I wouldn't have noticed this picture as Queen Charlotte as opposed to others.

Wonderful presentation, I learned a lot! And the text messages were very funny too :)

Such brilliant explanation of timeless masterpieces is what endears us art lovers to The National Gallery!! Not only they have a stupendous collection of great masterpieces, but also detailed knowledge about the history, artistic quality and values of each of the 2500 artworks!!👏👏👍👍😍😍❤️❤️

the text messages were a nice touch hahaha

If THE LITTLE BLUE BOY, is supposed to be, GAINSBUROUGH's nephew, then coud 'PINKY', be GAINSBOROUGH's NEPHEW's NEICE? Or, daughter?

She didn’t like the portrait because it made her look old, she was after all only 45 at the time of the sitting. The reflection of the lilac and grey dress fabric and the grey hair reflected badly on her skin tone imparting an unflattering sallow hue; little wonder she didn’t want to relinquish her bonnet. Queen Charlotte was sensitive about her looks, she didn’t correspond with the accepted standards of beauty at that time - being tall and willowy simply was not in fashion - plus her strong German accent placed her as something different. Such a shame, as I believe her a great beauty as can be seen in other portraits. I understand her dislike for this portrait no matter how technically correct or true to likeness.

I always enjoy knowing the background story to peices of art. I find it fascinating knowing the influences, setting, restrictions & symbolises of each peice of art. Which has been given so succinctly. Thank you

He was exceptionally talented. That's a beautiful portrait.

This was a fascinating talk with wonderful elocution. Many thanks to Jonathan and National Gallery.

Having 15 children would give one a challenging disposition. 😆

A magnificent rendition of this mellow portrait of a queen. Cheers!

I've been watching Bridgerton and I thought Queen Charlotte was black.

Interesting that the impact of photography on realism in painting had yet to occur in England and how this amazing painting foreshadows the direction painting was to go for the rest of the century. It is a beautiful and powerful painting that is 50 years ahead of its time. His looseness of technique is so beautiful in capturing the mist (and smog) of the moment.

Excellent explanation. I do miss not being able to visit "The Umbrellas" in the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin.

Ultramarine is among my favourite colours. My utmost favourite is Yves Klein Blue.

Looks like fun! I liked the sparkly gold pillar effects.

The light show is super phenomenal 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I love light show 😊😊 Happy 200th anniversary of the national gallery. 🎉🎉🎉

Great video, thank you!

Wow. ✨

Impressively designed and coordinated, and such a grand yet fun way to memorialize this important anniversary.

Happy 200th anniversary to the National Gallery

Yeah, well, okay, I don't know about "watch in awe," but I did like the columns as paintbrushes. Nice touch, there. Happy 200th Birthday NG!

Вітаю з днем народження ❤️ ... Красиве та пізнавальне світлове шоу. Дякую !

The light show looks absolutely spectacular!! Feeling so proud and happy for The National Gallery!! All these applause is so richly deserved given the sheer amount of hard work and excellence that has been put forth by the Gallery in conservation, preservation and display of the world's greatest artworks!!👏👏👍👍😍😍❤️❤️

What an excellent celebration. My favourite painting is the Wilton Diptch. Whenever I went to London, it almost became a pilgrimage to visit. Sadly, I'm no longer able to travel.

Congratulations! The home of 1 of my favorite paintungs. "The execution of Lady Jane Grey".❤

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bravo - once again the National Gallery makes my year thank you, that was amazing

She pointed out things in the painting I didn’t notice. 👍.

Waldemar 's nuanced vocabulary is always worth a pile of art books. The paintings under discussion were not shown to viewers for long enough.

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That was cool! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for this beautiful presentation of one of those unique men in the history of art. Just imagine those decades when Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raffaello challenged each other to reach unimaginable heights.

What a lovely film, with so much learning. I have just watched the episode on Botticelli on ‘Britain’s Lost Masterpieces’ and am craving more! Fab work

Opportunity of a lifetime!!😊😊❤❤

thank you ... another brilliant National Gallery project

Happy 200 anniversary.. I can't remember how long I have been a member, I remember every video I have watched with your lecturers. Watched a half dozen today to catch up! Thank you, from San Francisco, CA. I am a language educator, studying Art History for decades ( and in many museums).

I went to one of the Camagalese monasteries in Tuscany with my Italian boyfriend when I was a visiting graduate student in Italian studies

I think I have a piece. I just need someone to look at it

I was able to see The Lute Player in the Louvre when I was a university student!

did she say the Milan Cathedral? It is called the Duomo, btw

I have seen at least half of your color and pigment videos! Going back for more this Sunday evening in San Francisco.

A marvelous presentation that was able to bring out the emotions that this wonderful painting generates.

I taught in a college prep school for girls called Ursuline Academy. There was a sister school called St. Ursula's, too! Very forward thinking and committed to promoting independence supportive thought processes.

Thank you!

Such a pleasure to listen you speaking about this wonderful Artist, thank you so much. William Turner's paintings in the National Gallery are breathtaking. His mastery of light, color, and movement evokes such powerful emotions. Each stroke whispers secrets of sky, sea, and land, inviting immersion. Turner's ability to convey nature's power is unmatched, leaving a lasting impression.

Items included in pictures such as this are metaphorical.