Ruth Leon recommends… Fruits of the Spirit – National Gallery

Fruits of the Spirit – National Gallery

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This is an innovative online tour that takes a bit of effort on our part. It’s an exhibition which allows us to examine nine paintings in the National Gallery’s collection, alongside nine works of art from partner institutions across the UK, artificially but logically divided into themes – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – all the  positive attributes highlighted by Saint Paul in his 2000-year old Letter to the Galatians.   

Fruits of the Spirit spans different periods and perspectives to showcase the power of art for contemplation and transformation. We get to choose for ourselves which painting to look at and which of the descriptions to focus on, by navigating around the exhibition clicking, dragging and moving our mouse (mouses? mices?) and being able to return to those that capture our attention.

A ‘ ? ‘ allows you to scroll around and the Menu at the top right identifies all the paintings in the exhibition. Drag to look around. Click on a painting or wall text to navigate to it. Click on the ‘?’  in the bottom right for more help. It’s easy once you get the knack.

Take a quiet moment to explore themes of joy and happiness in this pioneering virtual experience.

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