Making Art in Tudor Britain
The National Portrait Gallery holds the largest public collection of Tudor and Jacobean painting in the world. The collections are one of the most significant resources for the understanding of visual culture in the English Renaissance. This research programme offers a unique opportunity to develop and share our knowledge.
Sandy Nairne, Director
Introduction
Outline of why research into the Gallery's Tudor and Jacobean portraits is important and what will be achieved through the survey.
Highlights from the Research
One of the Gallery’s most unusual portraits has recently undergone technical analysis as part of the Making Art in Tudor Britain project.
Search the project database
We are currently running a trial public database which showcases some of the findings of the Making Art in Tudor Britain Project.
News: Hidden: Unseen paintings beneath Tudor portraits
A display showcasing some of the research from the Making Art in Tudor Britain project is on in Room 3 until 2 June.Scientific techniques
Are new scientific techniques the answer to unlocking the secrets of Tudor portraits?
Research Team, Publications, Collaboration and Funding
Details about the Gallery's funding for this project, research team and advisory body.
Tudor and Jacobean Painting: Production, Influences and Patronage (December 2010)
Abstracts and videos from the conference Tudor and Jacobean Painting: Production, Influences and Patronage (December 2010)Workshops
Abstracts from Academic Workshops (2007-8) funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
