 This double height space is lit from above with a north glazed pyramidal skylight intersected with reinforced concrete beams and a column.On the opposite side of the hall from the entrance, the ascent to the paintings gallery is via a promenade ramp which affords better views of Rodin's sculptures.The paintings gallery wraps around 19th Century Hall, the ceiling is initially low but is raised to two storeys around the perimeter to display the paintings.