Inside! Sensitivity! Genius! Our critic picks the five best masterpieces in the National Gallery
The National Gallery in London turns 200 years old on Friday, so what makes it so special? Founded in 1824, when public fine art museums were still in their infancy, this museum differed from rivals such as the Louvre (founded 1793) and the Prado (1819) in that they inherited royal collections. In contrast, the National… Read More »