27 February to 19 May Federico Barocci (1535–1612) is celebr ated as one of the most talented artists of late 16th century Italy. Fascin ated by the human form, he fused charm and compositional harmony with an u nparalleled sensitivity to colour. The exhibition will showcase FedericoBarocci’s most spectacular altarpieces, including his famous 'Entombment'from Senigallia and 'Last Supper' from Urbino Cathedral, thanks to the co operation of the Soprintendenze delle Marche. In total 14 of his most im portant altarpieces and devotional paintings and four of his finest portrai ts will be on display alongside their preparatory drawings and oil sketches , revealing the fertility of Barocci’s imagination, the diversity of his working methods and the sheer beauty and grace of his art. About the artis t Barocci’s works, drawn from life and inspired by the people and anima ls that surrounded him, are characterised by a warmth and humanity that tr ansform his religious subjects into themes with which all can identify. He was an incessant and even obsessive draughtsman, preparing every compos ition with prolific studies in every conceivable medium. http://www.nati onalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/barocci-brilliance-and-grace