Woman Holding a Balance is one of only 35 works by Vermeer that have survived until today. It is a gem in the National Gallery of Art's Collection because of its details and beauty. If you would like to learn more about Vermeer and this painting, listen in!

Impressionist Mary Cassatt captures a serene moment in time for The Boating Party (1893). This work is one of the many Impressionist works in the National Gallery of Art's collection, but it is one of the few works by a female artist. Let's talk about impressionism and how Cassatt put her own spin on it in this podcast!

Judith Leyster's Self-Portrait is helping us kick off Women's History Month by celebrating the women artists who paved that path for all female artists to come. Leyster's Self-Portrait is also an interesting work to look into as it offers a unique take on artist self-portraiture during the 17th century. Listen in to learn more about this painting!

Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of Ginevra de’ Benci is a gem in the National Gallery of Art’s Collection. Leonardo’s first time with portraiture is certainly a memorable one with the piece. In true Leonardo da Vinci fashion, this portrait becomes more than a portrait with the subtle inclusion of imagery and a pun as well! Listen to get some background on this painting and learn a bit more about art in the Italian Renaissance.

Watson and the Shark is one of the best-known pieces of American Art in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. This painting captures a highly dramatic moment right before a shark attack and will keep you in suspense as you wait for it to drop back into motion. Listen to a brief introduction to the background of the piece and the things that you should know so that you can understand this work of art!