Continuing the series of some of the world's great paintings from Renaissance times to the present day. Each week a new theme. This week: Touch starting today with Duccio (1255/60-1318/19)
The Blind Man at the National Gallery, London
In one scene from the life of Christ, this small panel portrays the miracle of God-given sight with austerity, clarity and elegance. Written and presented by Alistair Smith
Series adviser EDWIN MULLINS Executive producers
BILL MORTON and KENNETH CORDEN Title symbol by DAVID HOCKNEY Director ANITA CRUM
(Tomorrow: Tintoretto's 'Ariadne, Bacchus and Venus ')