DISCOVER the Easter Story told through the paintings, now online, in the National Gallery Collection. Although communal Easter festivities are on hold for the moment, you can relive the story of the Passion of Christ through the works of great Renaissance artists such as Titian, Bellini and Raphael. Experience the early collection of paintings in the Sainsbury Wing with the online virtual portal.
Titian, Noli me Tangere, about 1514, © The National Gallery, London
Ultimately whatever your faith, Easter marks the period of spring, a time for new beginnings and forgiveness. At the Last Supper Jesus commanded his disciples to “love one another”. While we experience ever more turbulent times, we can take note of the heart-warming messages from these biblical scenes.
The paintings span the Holy Week, detailing Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
by Rosie Fitter