Museum Visit: part B

Viewing "Saint George Slaying the Dragon" at the Gardener Museum was a much different experience than seeing it on-line. The gold of the background isn't even close to being as vivid as it is in person. The raised details don't give the illusion of depth or texture as they did in the museum. All the colors are just a little lighter on the computer screen. I think that viewing the painting in the museum is a much better experience than on-line. The colors are richer, and the golds are brighter and reflect the light. By viewing it on-line the viewer doesn't get a sense of the mood the artist intended. I also feel that seeing this painting in full scale is important.