An Israeli painter is in the running to winning a prestigious award worth £35,000.
Matan Ben-Cnaan is one of three artists shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award.
He was chosen for his oil painting Annabelle and Guy, inspired by the biblical story of Jephthah
If he wins, he will take home the first prize of £30,000 and a £5,000 commission to paint a work for the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection. Artists Michael Gaskell and Borja Buces Renard are also in the running to win.