"Renaissance and Baroque"
30th March 2007 until 20th January 2008
The first exhibition of Italian art in the Royal Collection for over 40 years brings together 90 paintings and 85 drawings from royal palaces and residences across Britain. It celebrates the artistic legacy of the Stuart kings, Charles I and his son, Charles II, whose taste so profoundly influenced the character of the British Royal Collection.
Described by the painter Peter Paul Rubens as ‘the greatest amateur of paintings among the princes of the world’, Charles I built up a collection of Italian masters to rival that of any European court of the period.
Although Charles I’s collection was sold during the Commonwealth, a significant number of paintings were reclaimed or bought back by Charles II after the Restoration of the Monarchy.
Research for the exhibition has resulted in a number of important re-attributions. Among these, two paintings previously thought to be versions of lost works by Caravaggio, The calling of Saints Peter and Andrew and A boy peeling fruit, are now generally recognised by experts as original works by this distinctive master.
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Prices - (Please note that the ticket price does include a Booking Fee)
All Dates - Daily Admittance
Adults: £9.00
OAP: £8.00
Child: £5.00
About your tickets for The Queen's Gallery
The time on your ticket is your admittance time into The Queen's Gallery - please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before that time.
Late arrivals to the exhibition will not be admitted. A visitor arriving early will not be admitted until the time specified on their ticket.
Please make sure you arrive in plenty of time, as there may be some queuing involved.
About the security arrangements at The Queen's Gallery
Security checks are in place as you enter The Queen's Gallery. Your bags will be searched and you will be asked to walk through a scanner (similar to security at airports).
Photography, video recording, filming and eating are not permitted inside The Queen's Gallery.
Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of your visit.
There is a cloakroom available, however, bulky items such as suitcases will not be accepted.
How to get to The Queen's Gallery
The Queen's Gallery is located at the side of Buckingham Palace with the main entrance situated on Buckingham Palace Road.
By Tube: Victoria (approximately 5 minutes walking distance), alternatively, Green Park (approximately 12 minutes walking distance)
By Bus: Numbers 7, 11, 211 and 239 stop on Buckingham Palace Road.
Alternatively, take a bus to Victoria Station & walk from there.
By Rail: Victoria Rail Station (approximately 5 minutes walking distance)
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