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58 works across 7 institutions
London holds 58 works by Anthony van Dyck across 7 institutions, including British Museum, Courtauld Gallery, and 5 other venues.
Anthony van Dyck in London
Van Dyck in London
Van Dyck spent the last decade of his life in England as court painter to Charles I, and London holds more of his work than any other city. The National Gallery has the equestrian portrait of Charles I — a monumental canvas that set the visual language of English royal portraiture for two centuries — along with a substantial collection of his court portraits. The National Portrait Gallery holds further works, and the Royal Collection has dozens more distributed across Buckingham Palace, Windsor, and Hampton Court.
His English period produced a specific kind of painting: aristocratic sitters given an air of melancholy elegance, painted with a loose, fluid brushstroke that influenced English portrait painting from Reynolds through Gainsborough. The sitters often look as if they know something is coming — Charles I was executed twelve years after the equestrian portrait was finished.
Planning your visit
The National Gallery's Van Dyck holdings are in the Dutch and Flemish rooms on the ground floor. The National Portrait Gallery (recently reopened after a major renovation) has a strong collection of his English period portraits and is five minutes' walk away.
Collections in this city
British Museum
London · 13 works on display
Christ on the Cross, with the Virgin, St John and the Magdalene below, study for a painting
British Museum
c. 1650
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Courtauld Gallery
London · 8 works on display
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House holds one of the finest small art collections in the world — a concentration of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces that rivals much larger museums. Compact enough to see properly in two hours.
Dulwich Picture Gallery
💎 Hidden GemLondon · 6 works on display
England's oldest public art gallery, designed by Sir John Soane, with a superb collection of Old Masters including Rembrandt, Rubens, and Poussin. Located in suburban south London — the journey is part of the experience.
National Gallery
London · 18 works 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.
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Tate Britain
London · 3 works on display
Tate Britain on Millbank holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present, including the world's finest holdings of Turner's paintings. Entry to the permanent collection is free, and the Turner galleries are a highlight of any visit.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London · 5 works on display
Saint Sebastian Tied to a Tree
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Thomas Wentworth (1593–1641), 1st Earl of Strafford, and His Secretary Sir Philip Mainwaring (1589–1661)
Victoria and Albert Museum
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Wallace Collection
London · 5 works on display
The Wallace Collection in Mayfair is a former private collection of extraordinary quality — Old Masters, French 18th-century painting, armour, and decorative arts in a magnificent townhouse. One of London's most underrated galleries, and free to enter.
About the artist
Anthony van Dyck
Flemish · Baroque · 1599–1641
Van Dyck was Rubens's most gifted pupil, who became the most sought-after portrait painter in Europe and court painter to Charles I of England. His elegant, psychologically astute portraits defined how the English aristocracy presented itself for a century. He died in London at 42, leaving a large body of work concentrated in British collections.
Key works
Charles I at the HuntEquestrian Portrait of Charles IPortrait of Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio
Frequently asked questions
How many Anthony van Dyck paintings are on display in London?
Our current data shows 58 Anthony van Dyck paintings on display in London, spread across the National Gallery, the British Museum, and 5 other venues. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in London has the most Anthony van Dyck paintings?
National Gallery holds the largest share, with 18 works by Anthony van Dyck in London.
Where else can I see Anthony van Dyck's paintings?
Anthony van Dyck's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Anthony van Dyck →
Planning your visit to London
Most major national museums in London are free to enter permanently — the National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and National Portrait Gallery all charge nothing for the permanent collection. The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House and the Wallace Collection are also free. Pre-booking is rarely needed for permanent collections but recommended for major temporary exhibitions.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.