Gallery News New Picture The Gallery now has a fine still life by the Dutch 18th century painter Jan van Os. This large picture (89.1 cm×71 cm) of flowers and fruit is painted in light bright colors on wood. It is one of the first pictures of this type in the Gallery. The picture is signed and dated 1777 and 1778. It is unusual for a picture like this robe dated in two years: The artist waited for particular flowers to come out in their different seasons in order to paint them. This picture was given to the Gallery by Miss Violet Churchman in memory of her sister Ida Nancy. It is now on show in Room 25. Special Exhibition The exhibition 'Painting in Spain During the Late 18th Century' opened in the Sunley Room on 15th March. Recently the Gallery has bought works by three Spanish painters of this period--Paret, Melendez and Francisco Bayeu, who are the focus of the exhibition. These three artists are joined by Francisco's brother Ramon, by Antonio Gonzalez, and by two Italians who Worked in Spain during these years Corrado Giaquinto and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. The exhibition runs until 31st May. Lecture News Lectures will be given along with the special exhibition every Wednesday. On 5th April, Lizzie Barker will discuss the work of Melendez, while on 12th April, Sarah Symmons will lecture on Lugs Patter. On 19th and 26th April, Juliet Wilson will talk about Francisco Bayeu. On 25th April, a Tuesday, Erika Langmuir will explain how artists often 'tell a story' through their pictures, What is a 'still Me' (Line 1, Para. 1) according to the text?