Art and Age in Dulwich Picture Gallery's Collection

Some of the artists in our Collection showed exceptional talent early on, whereas others reached their creative peak later in life, going on to produce their boldest, most daring, paintings.

Others centered age as their subject, using characterful figures and faces to experiment with new painting techniques or practice drawing from life. From Rembrandt in Amsterdam to the Carracci family of artists in Bologna, this focus on art and ageing weaves new stories across time and place.