National Gallery Study Trip to Barcelona stops at Hospital de St Saver

Last weekend, we had a very special visit from the patrons and curators of the National Gallery of London.

This year, Barcelona was chosen for their annual trip abroad – a city that, in the words of the museum’s Director Gabriele Finaldi, “possesses a cultural heritage unlike any other”.

As part of their trip, the National Gallery patrons enjoyed a tour of the Hospital de St Saver, where they had a chance to discover the highlights of the collection currently on view – a 13th –century marble relief depicting the martyrdom of Saint Catherine and Christ on the Cross by El Greco, among others. The visit also included an open discussion led by Associate Curator of Renaissance Painting Christine Seidel, whose valuable insights into the exhibited works made the experience all the more meaningful.

Our sincere thanks to the Curatorial and Development teams at the National Gallery, and to their patrons, for a wonderful visit.