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Edouard Vuillard, The Mantelpiece (La Cheminée), 1905 © The National Gallery, London

New this month

With the Gallery now open in Trafalgar Square and online, there's no shortage of great art to get lost in this June. Here's a look at our latest talks, tours and videos, plus new exhibitions to visit - including an exploration of the night sky in 'Copernicus'.


Exhibitions to see

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

Copernicus

Explore our place in the universe with Matejko's epic painting, which unites two of Poland's most famous figures.

Until 22 August
Room 46
Art Routes B and C

Artwork by Year 6 © Trinity Primary Academy, London

Take One Picture

Armoured beasts and shining shields, take a look at children's creative responses to 'The Battle of San Romano' by Paolo Uccello.

Opens 17 June
The Sunley Room
Art Routes B and C


Online events

Paolo Uccello, 'The Battle of San Romano', probably about 1438-40 © The National Gallery, London

Talk and draw

Get your pencils ready as we creatively explore the painting featured in this year's 'Take One Picture'.

Friday 18 June
4 pm
Free

French, A Black Woman, 19th century © The National Gallery, London

Image of the Black

From kings and queens to warriors and performers, discover the Black presence in the Gallery's collection.

Mondays 14 - 28 June
3.30 pm
Tickets £39


Latest videos

Edouard Vuillard, The Mantelpiece (La Cheminée), 1905 © The National Gallery, London

Picture of the month

What does Vuillard's mantelpiece reveal about the artist? Find out in this close look at June's picture.

Duration: 1 minute

Behind the scenes with Botticelli's, Adoration of the Kings © The National Gallery, London

Behind the scenes

Our Conservation team make some surprising discoveries whilst restoring Botticelli's 'Adoration of the Kings'.

Duration: 18 minutes


Gift range © The National Gallery Company, London

Father's Day gifts

Celebrate Father's Day with our range of art books, sculptures and luxury accessories. Order by 9 June for home delivery (4 June for customers outside the UK, except EEA countries).


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Image credits:
Edouard Vuillard, The Mantelpiece (La Cheminée), 1905 © The National Gallery, London
Jan Matejko, The Astronomer Copernicus. Conversations with God, 1873; Jagiellonian University, Kraków © Photo courtesy the owner
Artwork by Year 6 © Trinity Primary Academy, London
Paolo Uccello, The Battle of San Romano, probably about 1438-40 © The National Gallery, London
French, A Black Woman, 19th century © The National Gallery, London
Behind the scenes with Botticelli's, Adoration of the Kings © The National Gallery, London
Gift range © The National Gallery Company, London

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