Saturday, January 18, 2014

Trip to Cloisters

Children are free, and it's pay what you want, though they suggest an entrance fee.

The Meroda Altarpiece has a buzzer that does off if you get too close.

One of the unicorn tapestries was covered up because it was removed due to a leak.

I liked the statue of the woman with a dragon underneath her. She was imprisoned because she would not marry the mayor. While in jail, she was swallowed by a dragon and used her crucifix to cut her way out, "unharmed".

I liked the baby Jesus statue, with an apple, naked. Supposedly it was the standard gift for women entering a nunnery.

I experienced the cloister, the internal walkways that were part outside, as very pleasant, Cori and William liked them. Andres thought crucifixions were intense, for him. The grief in the lamentation struck me for the grief. William saw one of the items as a Pokemon ball.

Cori liked this painting. I captured the anti-Christ, but above it was a bold soldier stabbing it.



I liked the gift shop and got the boys some swords and some sketch pads, which they needed.

The biggest problem with the place is food. I guess we have to plan better where to eat around there. We ended up going back home to find food. The cafeteria is seasonal, and the restaurant on the grounds is expensive. Next time I'll do more research about food, or bring food.

We're going to do the Frick next.


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