The National Portrait Gallery enthralls me. (as does the free entrance....) I particularly like the famous series of the Presidents by Gilbert--we all know them. As I came down stairs from the President's Gallery, there was a bride posing for HER portrait. But she was very much alive; she breathed anticipation. Where else to have wedding portraits done!
As I stood there, a security guard came toward me. He meant to pass me by. But I said to him, "Ya know that is the most exquisite portrait here.' He laughed and said "and the most expensive!" Not so sure about that--but there is a priceless depth in catching sight of the true human spirit and its joy--which every artist seeks out.
It is said that if you want to see God and know his heart--take a look at Jesus. Body and Blood of God become his life for us. That's an eternal portrait....and he includes us in the picture.
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