The National Gallery of Scotland proudly displays some of the best paintings and art works by Scottish and international artists. Most of the artists belong to the period from Renaissance to post-Impressionism. Some of the notable artists whose works are displayed are Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Constable, Vermeer, Velazquez, Monet, El Greco and Turner.
Except of room number A1, the entire National Gallery of Scotland is wheelchair accessible. There are also gift shops from where you can get postcards, books and slides. There is no admission fees and it is open everyday.
Some of the popular artworks in the National Gallery of Scotland are as follows:
- Design for a Papal Monument and Carlo Antonio dal Pozzo by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- The Ladies Waldegrave by Sir Joshua Reynolds
- The Seven Sacraments by Nicolas Poussin
- Portrait of Diego Martelli by Edgar Degas
- Vase of Flowers by Jean Siméon Chardin
- Montagne Sainte-Victoire and The Big Trees by Paul Cezanne
- The Vision after the Sermon by Paul Gauguin
- The Trinity Altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes
- Wood Discovering the Ruins of Palmyra by Gavin Hamilton
- Self-Portrait and A Woman in Bed by Rembrandt van Rijn
- Bridgewater Madonna by Raphael
- An Old Woman Cooking Eggs by Diego Velazquez
- The Reverend Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston by Sir Henry Raeburn
The National Gallery of Scotland consists of 3 sections. They are as follows:
- Portrait Gallery: This gallery is dedicated to portraits by national and international artists.
- National Gallery Complex: This gallery is dedicated specifically to the works by Scottish artists.
- Modern Art Gallery: This gallery displays works by contemporary artists.
A visit to the National Gallery of Scotland is a must for all those people interested in art and craft. It is a very interesting journey into the creative world, providing food for the mind and the soul.
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