Who pioneered perspective in Renaissance art? Piero’s ’Baptism of Christ’ | National Gallery

Find out why National Gallery Director, Gabriele Finaldi, has chosen Piero della Francesca’s ’Baptism of Christ’ for his Picture of the Month, as we mark the beginning of the Gallery’s Bicentenary year in May 2024. 🎨 Find out more about ’The Baptism of Christ’: 🖌️ Find out more about Piero della Francesca: #NationalGallery #ArtHistory #Perspective 🎞 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a video: Follow us on social media! ⭐️ Instagram: ⭐️ TikTok: @nationalgallerylondon ⭐️ Facebook: ⭐️ Threads: @nationalgallery ⭐️ X, formerly Twitter: Help keep the museum accessible for everyone by supporting us here: The world’s greatest paintings to your inbox. Sign up to receive the latest news from the Gallery: The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The museum is free of charge and open 361 days per year, daily between 10am - 6pm and on Fridays between 10am - 9pm. Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN