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Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery holds 1 work by Diego Velázquez (1599–1660) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Velázquez is the painter's painter — admired above all others by Manet, Sargent, and Francis Bacon — and seeing his work reveals why. His handling of paint is miraculous: up close, loose fluid passages of colour; at viewing distance, the most convincing figures in the history of painting.
Scottish National Gallery
Edinburgh · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Planning your visit to Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery is in the city centre between the Old and New Towns, with an excellent collection that is free to enter. The Scottish National Museum of Modern Art is a 15-minute walk or short taxi from the centre. Edinburgh is very walkable but hilly — comfortable shoes are essential.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.