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: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

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Catherine II acquired it
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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

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There is no doubt
about His unseen presence

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The apple tree represents life.
Sunflowers stand for piety

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On the upper right,
partridges symbolise frivolity

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

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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
:27:11
Why have you gone quiet?
:27:14
The partridges, the children,
the Madonna...

:27:21
Thank you, madam. Thank you
:27:25
I highly value your opinion
on the works of Van Dyck

:27:31
You'll definitely be interested
in another painting

:27:34
Be very careful!
:27:36
A Rubens
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Sir, do not disturb me!
:27:46
"The Feast in the House
of Simon the Pharisee"

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The Pharisee...
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I don't see it
:27:56
Where is it?

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