‘C C Land: The Wonder of Art’ marks the end of our 200th birthday year as we reopen the whole of the National Gallery.

We’ve always told the story of painting in the Western European tradition, from the middle of the 13th century to the early 20th century. Alongside the reopening of the Sainsbury Wing, the collection will be completely redisplayed. We’ve never done this before. 

The way we have displayed the collection from our oldest to most recent paintings may be familiar. But rather than telling a single story of the history of art, we have introduced new narratives. So, you’ll find unexpected themed rooms that tell us about the making of art, particular types of painting like portraits or flower paintings, or an individual artist. And we have paired works together across centuries.

Every week we'll shine a spotlight on one room in the Gallery. Join curators and educators as they explore paintings displayed in new and unexpected ways.

Elizabeth and Daniel Peltz OBE