A rare early Italian Renaissance painting that has never been exhibited in public before has been gifted to the National Gallery, and has gone on display. "Christ Carrying The Cross" has been presented to the National Gallery by Angus Neill, a loyal supporter of the Gallery.

“For many years, regular visits to the National Gallery have given me great pleasure. I hope that this gift goes some way to thanking the Gallery for all that it - and its collection - have done for me” stated Neill.