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If you've ever wondered what £50 million could buy you in terms of a Renaissance masterpiece then a trip to the could be on the cards.

Titian's Diana and Actaeon is currently on tour from the and will be displayed in Cardiff from Thursday 19 April to Sunday 17 June 2012.

To mark the arrival of the 16th century Renaissance masterpiece the museum will remain open until 7.30pm on Thursday 19 April for people who are eager to get a glimpse of the painting.

Titian's Diana and Actaeon, 1556-59.
Oil on canvas: 184.5 x 202.2.
Bought jointly by the National Gallery and National Galleries of Scotland with contributions from The Scottish Government, the National Heritage Memorial Fund, The Monument Trust, The Art Fund and through public appeal, 2008

Diana and Actaeon is one of six large-scale mythologies by Titian inspired by the work of the poet Ovid, and were created for King Philip II of Spain.

The painting is jointly owned by the National Galleries of Scotland and the National Gallery, London. It was acquired for the nation in 2009 for £50 million, which was made possible with the generous contributions from private and public donors.

Last month one of its companions, Diana and Callisto, was secured for the nation for £45m.

Anne Pritchard, the assistant curator of historic art at National Museum Wales, said: "We are delighted to be hosting such an important and beautiful painting here in Cardiff. It is a true masterpiece!

"Titian's Diana and Actaeon is probably the UK's most significant public purchase of art in recent years and it's a unique opportunity for people to come and see it up close. It will be a fine complement to the historic art collection during its stay here at National Museum Cardiff."