What to give the art enthusiast on your list? From beautifully illustrated art books to souvenirs and even art-themed decorations for your Christmas tree, the ideas in our gift guide make creative gifts which are bound to put a smile on any art lover's face.

Perfectly at home on the bookshelves of any art lover, this publication brings together 200 drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, the artist behind among the most diverse and technically accomplished drawings in the entire history of art. Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings, Royal Collection Trust, explains how Leonardo da Vinci used drawing to think, to explore the world around him and to develop his other artistic projects.

While away a Christmas afternoon with this delightful 100-piece jigsaw depicting Canaletto’s painting, The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day c. 1733-4. Once complete, admire the view of the Grand Canal in Venice, featuring the Bucintoro, the ceremonial vessel used for the Sposalizio del Mar, or the Wedding of the Sea, held on Ascension Day.

This beautiful book explores 65 of the important works of art which hang in the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace, including works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Rubens, Titian and Canaletto. Familiar as many of these masterpieces are, the authors ask us to look at them afresh, asking why they have achieved such renown, what is radical and innovative about them and how the artists achieve their effects. 

The perfect pairing to the Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace book, this charming Rembrandt decoration will add an artistic feel to their Christmas tree this year. Or, for anyone who loves to paint, this art palette decoration makes a whimsical addition to their festive decor.