Imagined conversations
Have you ever wandered around a beautiful art gallery, looking at the magnificent paintings, and thought about what the people in the pictures might be saying to one another? Many paintings show exciting events from history, literature and mythology, or intriguing moments between different people. It can be lots of fun using your imagination to think about what people might be saying to one another in these scenes.
Have a go at this interactive game where you can step inside a picture and eavesdrop on conversations!
Now you’ve got the hang of it, have a go at these two activities to get your creativity flowing!
'The Shipbuilder and his Wife' Activity ©
'The Wolf and the Lamb' Activity ©
Find out more about the works featured here:
Rembrandt van Rijn (Leiden 1606-Amsterdam 1669)
"The Shipbuilder and his Wife": Jan Rijcksen (1560/2-1637) and his Wife, Griet Jans Signed and dated 1633
William Mulready (1786-1863)