National Gallery London Immerses Visitors Inside Leonardo's Virgin of the Rocks
The National Gallery in London has launched an exhibition titled "Leonardo, Experience a Masterpiece," which highlights Leonardo da Vinci's "The Virgin of the Rocks." This event, running until January 12, 2020, marks the 500th anniversary of the artist's passing and delves into his artistic techniques, particularly his studies on light and shadow. The exhibition is divided into three sections: a recreation of Leonardo's workshop, an interactive room dedicated to light and shadow, and a concluding area that features the masterpiece along with historical projections. Curators Caroline Campbell and Amanda Lillie set the ticket price at £18. Some critics have pointed out that the digital elements lack sufficient context and detailed explanations.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Leonardo, Experience a Masterpiece' runs until January 12, 2020 at the National Gallery, London.
- Focuses on Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Virgin of the Rocks', a key work in the gallery's collection.
- Marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death.
- Exhibition is divided into three areas: studio, light and shadow, and the masterpiece.
- First area uses video projections to compare with the Louvre version and incorporates research from 2005-06 and 2008-10.
- Second room features interactive objects for light manipulation, but content is considered disappointing.
- Third room uses photomapping to recreate the altar of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception chapel in Milan.
- Entry costs £18, while the painting is normally free to view; curators are Caroline Campbell and Amanda Lillie.
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- National Gallery, London
- Louvre, Paris
- Church of San Francesco Grande, Milan
- Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception
Locations
- London, United Kingdom
- Paris, France
- Milan, Italy