Stourhead, House and Gardens - A very English Style? Discover the origins of the house and famous gardens at Stourhead in Wiltshire Here inspiration from abroad combines with English sensibilities about the countryside to create a masterpiece of English garden design.

Find out about the British caricatures developed in the 18th century.

Meet ''the most excellent painter that England has yet bred'' - William Dobson. The artist who captured the Royalists and the flavour of their experience during the Civil War in the 17th Century.

discover Rembrant's innovations and techniques from his portraits. His unique ability to manipulate paint and create portraits with life and intensity. Find out about some of his pupils and what their lives.

Northern Italian Portraits from the mid 16th century. Find out about Giovanni Battista Moroni and his comtemporaries, their influences and importance.

This week find out about Frans Holbein the Younger and his transforming portrait style.

Why was Veronese summoned before the Inquisition? Find out today and discover how his influence spread northafter his death'

Why was Veronese put in front of the Inquisition for his painting of the Last Supper? Find out this week and how his influence spread north after his death.

This week continue finding out about Veronese and the development of his personal style based on contemporary styles and the competitive nature of the Renaissance art world.