Author | Belén Cao |
Date | 12 June – 29 September 2019 |
Skills | Exhibition Design |
Category | Exhibitions |
Bartolomé Bermejo
Exhibition at the National Gallery, LondonAdmission free
Location: Room 1
From the glimmer of a jewel to the sheen of armour, Bermejo’s ability to capture light, colours and textures in oil painting was unparalleled in 15th-century Spain. Though fewer than 20 works by the artist are known and much of his life remains something of a mystery, Bermejo’s paintings set him apart as a technically skilled and visionary master. Bringing together seven of his rare works, six of which have never been seen in the UK, this exhibition explores how Bermejo drew inspiration from Netherlandish painting, using illusionistic effects and a rich colour palette, to become one of the greatest artists of the Spanish Renaissance.