The new gallery is dedicated to showcasing the works of seventeenth-century Old Masters from the museum's permanent collection. The space, named Gallery B, is 650 square feet and was designed by architectural firm Purcell. Gabriele Finaldi, the National Gallery's director, said in a statement, "Gallery B is the first new gallery to open since the Sainsbury Wing was inaugurated in 1991. It provides the setting for an original display of works by two of the National Gallery's titans, Rubens and Rembrandt." The inaugural show will have eleven paintings by Rembrandt and nine works by Rubens.