National Gallery reveals top 20 most-clicked artworks during lockdown
During the pandemic, the National Gallery in London compiled a ranking of the 20 most-viewed artworks on its website. The top three are Jan van Eyck's 'The Arnolfini Portrait' (first), Hans Holbein the Younger's 'The Ambassadors' (second), and Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' (third). Director Gabriele Finaldi noted that the popularity of interior scenes with elegantly dressed figures may reflect lockdown desires to socialize. The museum saw increased web traffic due to video content and high-resolution tools. The UK museums remain closed to the public.
Key facts
- National Gallery London published a top 20 list of most-clicked artworks on its website
- Top three: Jan van Eyck's 'The Arnolfini Portrait' (1st), Hans Holbein the Younger's 'The Ambassadors' (2nd), Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' (3rd)
- Director Gabriele Finaldi commented on the trend
- Increased website visitors during lockdown due to video content and zoom tools
- UK museums still closed to the public at the time of the article
- The ranking reflects digital engagement metrics instead of ticket sales
Entities
Artists
- Jan van Eyck
- Hans Holbein the Younger
- Vincent van Gogh
- John Constable
- Gabriele Finaldi
Institutions
- National Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom