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From peeks behind the scenes to in-depth looks at the nation's favourite paintings
5-minute meditations
Let go of thoughts of the past or worries for the future with a mindful look at one painting
5-minute meditation
Van Huysum's 'Flowers in a Terracotta Vase'
Pause and take 5 minutes with a mindful look at Van Huysum's still life
5-minute meditation
Van Gogh's 'Wheatfield, with Cypresses'
Feel the mistral of Southern France in Van Gogh's rhythmic brushstrokes
5-minute meditation
Gallen-Kallela's 'Lake Keitele'
Take a moment to soak in the serenity of this tranquil Finnish lake
5-minute meditation
Zurbarán's 'A Cup of Water and a Rose'
Find quiet contemplation and wonder in the familiar with Zurbarán's simple still life
5-minute meditation
Bonington's 'An Estuary in Northern France'
Escape to the sandy bank of a quiet shore
5-minute meditation
Bonheur's 'The Horse Fair'
Can you hear the thunder of hooves and smell the horse market?
5-minute meditation
Turner's 'Rain, Steam, and Speed'
A slow look at Turner's painting of the Great Western Railway
Supported by the John Armitage Charitable Trust