Last chance to marvel at Buckland Abbey’s Rembrandt

Doors to the exhibition ‘Rembrandt revealed’ at Buckland Abbey will close for the very last time on Sunday 30 October, as the only verified painting by the Dutch master within the National Trust collection will shortly be going on loan to Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Previously doubted as being authentic, the self-portrait was scientifically verified as being from Rembrandt’s own hand in 2014. Since then, over 150,000 visitors have marvelled at the painting on display at the National Trust estate near Yelverton.

James Breslin, House and Visitor Experience Manager for the National Trust said: ‘Thanks to the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, for the last two years we have been able to lift the lid on the story of how this important piece of artwork became re-attributed as a Rembrandt through x-ray and technical analysis.’

The portrait is part of the National Trust’s collection of over 13,500 paintings; cared by expert curators and conservators. As a charity, the National Trust looks after its collection and puts them on display at places like Buckland so that people can come and experience and enjoy them for ever.

James added: ‘This is your last chance to come and see this magnificent portrait of the Dutch master himself in the peace and tranquil setting of Buckland Abbey this year as it will form part of soon-to-open exhibition, ‘Making Discoveries’, at Dulwich Picture Gallery. However, it is due to return in a new location for a short period in Spring 2017.’

Normal admission charges apply to visit ‘Rembrandt revealed’ and Trust members go free. Buckland Abbey is open daily from 10.30am. For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland