Monochrome: Painting in Black and White, National Gallery

Artists have long held a fascination for painting using predominantly black-and-white pigments, yet there has never been a major exhibition on the subject.

This is set to change with the National Gallery's upcoming show, Monochrome: Painting in Black and White. Presenting a series of works in black and white, the exhibition is set to explore the trajectory of grisaille painting from its beginnings in the Middle Ages through the Renaissance and into the 21st century.

Featuring works on glass, vellum, ceramic, silk, wood, and canvas by world-celebrated artists including Rembrandt, Picasso and Gerhard Richter, Monochrome will unveil the multi-faceted story behind black and white painting, spotlighting how it was first used and to what effect.

This is one for the curious art historians.