V&A. Medieval & Renaissance Gallery

Its new Medieval & Renaissance wing house a V&A collection of sacred and secular treasures spanning a period of 1300 years. Ten new galleries spread over three floors opened in December 2009 which form a contemporary home for nearly 2000 objects that tell the story of European art and design from the Roman Empire to the end of the Renaissance.

This film explains the thinking behind the galleries and showcases work ranging from masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello and the priceless notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci.

The opening was described by art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon as 'an event of tremendous significance, not just for Britain, but the world'. Richard Dorment of the Daily Telegraph described it as 'a triumph'.

V&A. Medieval & Renaissance Gallery

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