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Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (17 Oct 2025 - 8 Mar 2026)
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 a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
Exploring the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy between 1450 and 1600, the exhibition will feature around 80 works by over 50 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.
★★★★★ a stunning selection
The Scotsman
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Drawing in the Gallery
We encourage you to draw in the Gallery. Paper and pencils are provided.
There will also be two Artists in Residence drawing in the Gallery throughout the exhibition.
Meet the Artists in ResidenceFeatures
Drawing the Italian Renaissance: How artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo & Raphael worked Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited
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