National Gallery: Christ in the House of Martha
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A Velázquez painting invites contemplation about time and spirituality.
Journey to the heart of a London institution, with Frederick Wiseman's National Gallery. In this excerpt, a National Gallery Museum expert contemplates the meaning behind the painting Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, by Diego Velázquez.
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National Gallery: Christ in the House of Martha
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Journey to the heart of a London institution, with Frederick Wiseman's National Gallery. In this excerpt, a National Gallery Museum expert contemplates the meaning behind the painting Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, by Diego Velázquez.
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