Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace
The exhibition brings together some of the most important paintings in the Royal Collection from the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Usually on public view during the annual Summer Opening of the Palace, the paintings will be shown in The Queen’s Gallery while Reservicing works are carried out to protect the historic building for future generations. The Picture Gallery was originally designed by the architect John Nash for George IV to display his collection of Dutch, Flemish and Italian Old Master paintings. Artists represented in the exhibition include Titian, Guercino, Guido Reni, Vermeer, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Rubens, Jan Steen, Claude and Canaletto.
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Exhibition tour
Whilst the exhibition is currently closed, join exhibition curators Desmond Shawe-Taylor and Isabella Manning on this tour of some of the highlights.
Study the works in more detail
Johannes Vermeer (Delft 1632-Delft 1675)
Lady at the Virginals with a Gentleman
Lorenzo Lotto (Venice c. 1480-Loreto 1556)
Andrea Odoni
Rembrandt van Rijn (Leiden 1606-Amsterdam 1669)
"The Shipbuilder and his Wife": Jan Rijcksen (1560/2-1637) and his Wife, Griet Jans
Claude Lorrain (1604/5-82)
Harbour Scene at Sunset
Products in our shop
An exclusive new range launched to coincide with the exhibition, inspired by some of the finest works in the Royal Collection
Masterpieces acrylic paint set
A set of 12 paints in an attractive gift tin
Masterpieces playing cards
Playing cards featuring the design of de Hooch's 'Cardplayers in a sunlit room'
Rubens Christmas tree decoration
Delightful Christmas tree decoration in the likeness of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Buckingham Palace winter candle
Fills your home with a rich, festive flavour
Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace
Some of the most important paintings in the Royal Collection from the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace
Explore the works in the exhibition more closely
Map & directions
By train
London Victoria. Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By underground
Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Park and Hyde Park Corner. For further information visit the Transport for London website.
By coach / bus
Bus numbers 11, 211, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road. Victoria Coach Station is a 10-minute walk from the Palace. For further information visit the Transport for London website.
