John O and I returned to the National Gallery today to see the spectacular Tintoretto exhibit. We really lucked out. We arrived soon after an NGA docent began a highlighted tour of the exhibit and he was absolutely excellent. We were enthralled with his descriptions and explanations of certain works of art. Incredibly exciting!
The docent explained that this painting (appropriately viewed by us today on Maundy Thursday) was not meant to be viewed straight on. One should stand off to the right, close to the wall, and look at it from an angle. It gives you a completely different perspective. For one thing, you feel more a part of the scene and not simply an onlooker. And the table no longer seems to be square but rectangular.
LUNCH IN THE CAFE
We then had lunch in the museum Cafe before going to visit another exhibit, the recent paintings of Olive Lee Jackson.
THE EAST BUILDING'S MEZZANINE
It was on the mezzanine of the East Building. I took the shot below of the West Building from there.
Here are some interior shots of the mezzanine level of the East Building.
THE OLIVER LEE JACKSON EXHIBIT
Entrance to the exhibit
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