Russian Ark
prev.
play.
mark.
next.

:25:03
Would you accompany me
into the next salon?

:25:07
To see the Flemish masters?
:25:13
With pleasure.
Your slender fingers see all

:25:17
- 140 paces, straight ahead
- 140, is that so?

:25:23
How many are left?
:25:29
Watch your step
:25:38
This way...
:25:46
How dare you! Quiet!
:26:03
- We're here
- Yes

:26:07
Can we go closer to that painting?
:26:10
Would you like me
to tell you about it?

:26:14
"The Virgin with Partridges"
by Van Dyck

:26:18
Catherine II acquired it
:26:21
Tell me about this painting
:26:25
Please, tell me
:26:28
See the calm and serenity
around the Madonna and Joseph

:26:31
- Joseph, yes...
- God protects them

:26:35
There is no doubt
about His unseen presence

:26:39
The apple tree represents life.
Sunflowers stand for piety

:26:42
On the upper right,
partridges symbolise frivolity

:26:46
- They're flying away
- Partridges...

:26:48
Angels dance and play
:26:51
So many other symbols
that we can only guess about

:26:54
Sir, leave her. She's an angel

prev.
next.