Portraiture and Art Techniques
Investigate a variety of drawing materials. Find out about how to draw your self-portrait. See how to draw in perspective. Discover why people dress up for their portraits.
Sitters, artists and photographers talking
Interviews from the Portrait Explorer in the IT Gallery and on the Audio Guide and historic recordings from the National Sound Archive.
SEN/Access
Exploring Elizabeth I
Every picture tells a story
Picture descriptions
Making portraits trail
History
Discover more about our collection and learn to read portraits as historical evidence.
Teachers Resources - Primary
Use our portraits to broaden your teaching of art, maths and history.
