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EXHIBITION

Drawing the Italian Renaissance

The Three Graces by Raphael
The Three Graces by Raphael (RCIN 912754) ©
  • Next event: Thursday 12 Dec 2024
    Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (Friday 1 Nov 2024 - Sunday 9 Mar 2025)
  • Adult £19.00
    Young Person (18-24) £12.00
    Child (5-17) £9.50
    Disabled Person £9.50
    Access companion Free
    Under 5 Free
    £1 tickets - for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits. Read more about the £1 ticket offer.
  • The Queen's Gallery has now become The King's Gallery.
  • Adults, Children / Families, Groups (15+ people)

The Renaissance period saw a dramatic transformation in the way that artists worked, with a new-found appreciation for creativity pushing artistic boundaries. Drawing became central to this development, evolving from an essential tool of workshop practice to an exciting art form in its own right.

This exhibition brings together the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period ever to be shown in the UK. Exploring the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy between 1450 and 1600, the exhibition will feature around 160 works by over 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian alongside lesser-known artists, all drawn from the Royal Collection, which holds one of the world’s greatest collections of Italian Renaissance drawings. 

★★★★★ An elegant, perfectly balanced show

The Times

★★★★★ A splendid show

The Standard

★★★★ Dazzling

The Guardian

★★★★ Breathtaking

The Telegraph

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: How artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo & Raphael worked ©

Exhibition highlights

    Drawing in the Gallery

    We encourage you to draw in the Gallery. Paper and pencils are provided.

    There will also be three Artists in Residence drawing in the Gallery on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the exhibition.

    Meet the Artists in Residence

    From the shop: Be Inspired to Draw Like a Renaissance Master

    Discover the skills and techniques of drawing as you sketch along with the greatest artists of the Renaissance. Suitable for artist and beginner alike, this workbook will develop your skills and inspire your creativity.

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    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.