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Art of the People: American artist George Bellows painted everyday scenes of life in turn-of-the-century New York. Art historian James Heard introduces his blunt, chilly masterpiece, 'Men of the Docks'. Saintly Visions: What do holy men dream of? Curator Matthias Wivel visits a sleepy Saint Jerome in a stunning altarpiece by Parmigianino. Carrying the Cross: How did a glittering gold crucifix tame civil unrest in medieval Italy? Art historian Laura Jacobus explains.

Art of the People: American artist George Bellows painted everyday scenes of life in turn-of-the-century New York. Art historian James Heard introduces his blunt, chilly masterpiece, 'Men of the Docks'. Saintly Visions: What do holy men dream of? Curator Matthias Wivel visits a sleepy Saint Jerome in a stunning altarpiece by Parmigianino. Carrying the Cross: How did a glittering gold crucifix tame civil unrest in medieval Italy? Art historian Laura Jacobus explains.

2015 Exhibitions! Curator Colin Wiggins reveals this year's big shows at the National Gallery: 'Inventing Impressionism', 'Goya: The Portraits', and 'Soundscapes'. Fowl Portrait: A beady-eyed duck is the star of a new painting at the Gallery by Aelbert Cuyp. Curator Betsy Wieseman introduces the unlikely heroine. All at Sea: In his final decades Peder Balke's work became increasingly free and experimental. Curator Christopher Riopelle visits the artist's stormy seascape, 'The Tempest'.

2015 Exhibitions! Curator Colin Wiggins reveals this year's big shows at the National Gallery: 'Inventing Impressionism', 'Goya: The Portraits', and 'Soundscapes'. Fowl Portrait: A beady-eyed duck is the star of a new painting at the Gallery by Aelbert Cuyp. Curator Betsy Wieseman introduces the unlikely heroine. All at Sea: In his final decades Peder Balke's work became increasingly free and experimental. Curator Christopher Riopelle visits the artist's stormy seascape, 'The Tempest'.

Voyage North: 19th-century artist Peder Balke found a lifetime of inspiration in Norway's bleak coastal landscape. Curator Chris Riopelle explains why. Dissecting Rembrandt: How realistic is the Dutch master's depiction of a gruesome anatomy lesson? A modern-day doctor views the patient. Holy Night: A dark stable is the backdrop for a bravura depiction of light and shade in Geertgen tot Sint Jans' nativity scene. Art-historian Paula Nuttall joins astonished angels around the crib.

Voyage North: 19th-century artist Peder Balke found a lifetime of inspiration in Norway's bleak coastal landscape. Curator Chris Riopelle explains why. Dissecting Rembrandt: How realistic is the Dutch master's depiction of a gruesome anatomy lesson? A modern-day doctor views the patient. Holy Night: A dark stable is the backdrop for a bravura depiction of light and shade in Geertgen tot Sint Jans' nativity scene. Art-historian Paula Nuttall joins astonished angels around the crib.

The Jewish Bride: Baroness Rabbi Julia Neuberger introduces one of Rembrandt's most touching paintings. Might the artist have known the couple he so tenderly depicts? What makes a good Christmas card? Buying and Merchandise Director Judith Mather goes hunting through the Gallery in search of paintings with a seasonal feel. Picture of the Month: Titian's 'Noli me Tangere' shows Christ risen from the dead. Curator Matthias Wivel explains why the painting gave Londoners hope during the Second World War.

The Jewish Bride: Baroness Rabbi Julia Neuberger introduces one of Rembrandt's most touching paintings. Might the artist have known the couple he so tenderly depicts? What makes a good Christmas card? Buying and Merchandise Director Judith Mather goes hunting through the Gallery in search of paintings with a seasonal feel. Picture of the Month: Titian's 'Noli me Tangere' shows Christ risen from the dead. Curator Matthias Wivel explains why the painting gave Londoners hope during the Second World War.

First Look: With the Gallery's major exhibition of Rembrandt's late works due to open in a few weeks time, Leah Kharibian visits Kenwood House for a closer look at one of the artist's greatest self-portraits. Prince of Prints: Rembrandt wasn't just a great painter - he also made exquisite prints. Curator An Van Camp explains why she believes Rembrandt's drypoints bring us so close to the artist at work. Fashions from Paris: Art-historian Jacqui Ansell takes a twirl around one of the most beautiful dresses in the Gallery, as worn by French style icon, Madame de Pompadour.

First Look: With the Gallery's major exhibition of Rembrandt's late works due to open in a few weeks time, Leah Kharibian visits Kenwood House for a closer look at one of the artist's greatest self-portraits. Prince of Prints: Rembrandt wasn't just a great painter - he also made exquisite prints. Curator An Van Camp explains why she believes Rembrandt's drypoints bring us so close to the artist at work. Fashions from Paris: Art-historian Jacqui Ansell takes a twirl around one of the most beautiful dresses in the Gallery, as worn by French style icon, Madame de Pompadour.

Maltese Pilgrim: St John the Baptist is such a frequent figure in the Gallery's paintings that Curator Jennifer Sliwka has made 10 short films charting his appearances. She travels to Malta to see Caravaggio's dramatic representation of his beheading. In Dreams: A young knight conjures a fairy-tale challenge in his sleep, complete with a choice of beauties and a golden castle. Curator Carol Plazzotta explains why Raphael's 'Allegory' is one of her favourite works. Pocket Collection: Room A re-opens after refurbishment. Curator Colin Wiggins introduces the new display and asks listeners to decide who was right about Monticelli... the critics? Or Van Gogh?

Maltese Pilgrim: St John the Baptist is such a frequent figure in the Gallery's paintings that Curator Jennifer Sliwka has made 10 short films charting his appearances. She travels to Malta to see Caravaggio's dramatic representation of his beheading. In Dreams: A young knight conjures a fairy-tale challenge in his sleep, complete with a choice of beauties and a golden castle. Curator Carol Plazzotta explains why Raphael's 'Allegory' is one of her favourite works. Pocket Collection: Room A re-opens after refurbishment. Curator Colin Wiggins introduces the new display and asks listeners to decide who was right about Monticelli... the critics? Or Van Gogh?

Origins of Orange: Curator Ashok Roy visits the 'Making Colour' exhibition to explain how developments in ceramics led to the introduction of vibrant oranges and yellows in art. How Does Yellow Smell? Cornelissen and Sons have supplied painters with pigments since the 18th century. Artist Yanko Tihov introduces a few of his favourites, including the very rare and very pungent Indian Yellow. Shades of Grey: No trip to 18th-century Venice was complete without a visit to the studio of Rosalba Carriera. Curator Letizia Treves introduces a luminous grey and silver portrait of a gentleman and explains why the artist's pastels are exquisite.

Origins of Orange: Curator Ashok Roy visits the 'Making Colour' exhibition to explain how developments in ceramics led to the introduction of vibrant oranges and yellows in art. How Does Yellow Smell? Cornelissen and Sons have supplied painters with pigments since the 18th century. Artist Yanko Tihov introduces a few of his favourites, including the very rare and very pungent Indian Yellow. Shades of Grey: No trip to 18th-century Venice was complete without a visit to the studio of Rosalba Carriera. Curator Letizia Treves introduces a luminous grey and silver portrait of a gentleman and explains why the artist's pastels are exquisite.

'Making Colour': Take a voyage of discovery into the history of pigments as the first ever UK exhibition of its kind opens at the National Gallery. Curator Caroline Campbell introduces the show, beginning with a closer look at ultramarine. George Shaw: The Gallery's new Associate Artist explains why he thinks there's something naughty about the Gallery's woodland scenes. How will his eerie paintings of council estate Britain develop under the influence of the Old Masters? Come On In: Curator Amanda Lillie introduces a highlight of the 'Building the Picture' exhibition, Sebastiano del Piombo's 'Judgement of Solomon'. How does this brilliant artist use perspective tricks to invite us into his story?

'Making Colour': Take a voyage of discovery into the history of pigments as the first ever UK exhibition of its kind opens at the National Gallery. Curator Caroline Campbell introduces the show, beginning with a closer look at ultramarine. George Shaw: The Gallery's new Associate Artist explains why he thinks there's something naughty about the Gallery's woodland scenes. How will his eerie paintings of council estate Britain develop under the influence of the Old Masters? Come On In: Curator Amanda Lillie introduces a highlight of the 'Building the Picture' exhibition, Sebastiano del Piombo's 'Judgement of Solomon'. How does this brilliant artist use perspective tricks to invite us into his story?

In Dreams: Gill Hart visits one of the Gallery's strangest worlds. Unaccompanied shadows, haunted faces, distorted bodies... discover the eerie dreamscape Pontormo created as the setting for the Biblical story of Joseph. Fast Draw: Artist Frank Auerbach has spent decades drawing at the National Gallery, transforming masterpieces into his colourful pared-down works. Curator Colin Wiggins takes a look at Gainsborough through Auerbach's eyes. Lord of the Dance: Poussin's 'Adoration of the Golden Calf' features wild pagan revellers. Art historian Jacqui Ansell explains how the artist tempts viewers to join in.

In Dreams: Gill Hart visits one of the Gallery's strangest worlds. Unaccompanied shadows, haunted faces, distorted bodies... discover the eerie dreamscape Pontormo created as the setting for the Biblical story of Joseph. Fast Draw: Artist Frank Auerbach has spent decades drawing at the National Gallery, transforming masterpieces into his colourful pared-down works. Curator Colin Wiggins takes a look at Gainsborough through Auerbach's eyes. Lord of the Dance: Poussin's 'Adoration of the Golden Calf' features wild pagan revellers. Art historian Jacqui Ansell explains how the artist tempts viewers to join in.

Sassetta's Impossible Building: As the 'Building the Picture' exhibition opens, curator Caroline Campbell explains how Renaissance artists use architecture to invite us into their paintings. Spring Cleaning: Kevan Stewart runs the behind-the-scenes army who keep the National Gallery clean. Chewing gum is his bane. Don't Go into the Water! Curator Carol Plazzotta introduces the real star of Veronese's 'Perseus and Andromeda', a rampaging sea monster with a beady eye.

Sassetta's Impossible Building: As the 'Building the Picture' exhibition opens, curator Caroline Campbell explains how Renaissance artists use architecture to invite us into their paintings. Spring Cleaning: Kevan Stewart runs the behind-the-scenes army who keep the National Gallery clean. Chewing gum is his bane. Don't Go into the Water! Curator Carol Plazzotta introduces the real star of Veronese's 'Perseus and Andromeda', a rampaging sea monster with a beady eye.