Sharing Time
In med school I spent time with some fantastic pediatric surgeons. In one surgeon’s office, there was a gorgeous oil painting of a physician at the bedside of a young girl.
It was one of the most ‘honest’ depictions of human concern I have seen; difficult for me to describe except to say that it evoked within me a sense of awe. That an artist could render so much emotion by hand was genuinely fascinating, but the actual emotion represented in the face of the physician was truly inspiring. (Unfortunately I do not know the title/artist of the painting!)
During Residency I attended museum lectures every month – it was my way of finding balance and discovering new things about myself. When Dan and I went to Italy, I planned well in advance and purchased all our museum tickets online. He says it ‘made’ our trip.
An incredible experience to walk around Bernin’s Apollo & Daphne
How is it possible to capture so much motion in a piece of stone?
These are images from a recent exhibit I attended – one room was dedicated to pieces celebrating a mother and child’s health at a time when mortality was extremely high.
Inscribed on the back of the tray (second piece):
“FACCIA IDDIO SANA OGNI DONNA CHFFIGLIA EPADRI LORO”
(May God give health to every woman who gives birth and to the child’s father)
Emma
Enjoy it while you can. I tried to attend that exhibit only to be asked to leave. Apparently, taking children into special exhibits at the Met is frowned on under the best of circumstances. If said child misbehaves, child and mother may be kicked out.
I am very excited to attend museums in Italy with John instead of Evelyn. His complaining is much quieter.
Di
o no! i’m sorry to hear that! I went with a friend and her 3.5 year old. (I know, age/ development much different than E) Even though he was a rockstar, we didn’t linger too long at the exhibit – we brought him to see the mummies asap.
jen
really.
art does everything words can’t.
Tiffany
Emma, I can’t believe they asked you to leave the exhibit. I’ve taken my four children to museums all over the world. I can promise you they haven’t always been perfect angels–sometimes holy terrors was more like it. I have never been asked to leave. Anyhow, do you recommend that I leave the kids behind to visit the Met?
Di
Tiffany, usually the Met tries to be family/children friendly. They have special activities for kids, etc… Depending on which areas of the museum you’re visiting, kids might need to be monitored a little more closely? But everytime I’ve been there, I’ve seen children learning/having fun. Hope you enjoy your visit!