Saturday: First Free Day of Program

Saturday was an open day. There was nothing planned by the program for this day. But instead of relaxing the morning away and relishing not having to walk anywhere, I hopped a bus and went to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery again. It opens at 10:00 am, I arrived at 9:45 am. Perfect! I had carefully planned my assault of this imposing (and large) ediface. I started with the 13th centrury work and slowly wended my way through the ages until I reached late 19th century. That took almost 4 hours. I still want to get to their 20th century, but maybe next week.

Me in National Gallery

Still working on selfies, but so what. Look at that room I'm in! Actually it was an antechamber to a larger room with a room behind it. BIIIIIGGGG! Perfect surrounding for paintings!

Battle of San Romano

This work struck me because it was different from all the other artist of the period. The artist was showing perspective for perhaps the first time and the way he arranged the composition it almost seems like a mid-twentieth century piece than a 15th century painting.

Here is another from the same artist, 

St George and the Dragon

Isn't that a unique look for a dragon? Love it!

Central Hall doors to Trafalgar Square

17th and 18th century works

These are just a couple more rooms, but they are fantastic!

And the last I'm sharing (although I took many more) is this  painting, yes, it is a painting.

Cult of Cybel

This artist used paint to portray sculpture! Isn't that amazing! He essentially created a 3d effect because these were plans for a pediment, to be carved and placed high above the viewer, so he drew them from that perspective. Fascinating!

London certainly has some amazing places!!