The House of Cards
The boy stacking cards while holding his breath is a gentle reminder of patience and savouring the moment.
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The Bridge at Narni
A ruined bridge and a quiet river under the Italian sun let you feel the soft flow of time.
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Breakfast under the Big Birch
A family table set in the shade of a tree shows that even an ordinary morning can be a celebration.
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Crossing the Brook
Two girls crossing a brook in a light-drenched valley bring back the relief of simply looking far away.
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Lady with an Ermine
The young woman tenderly holding the animal, gazing aside, radiates quiet grace and calm.
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Moonrise over the Sea
Figures on the rocks awaiting the moonrise whisper that quiet waiting can itself be a kind of peace.
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The Son of Man
The green apple hovering before the face invites you to think, with a smile, about the game of what is seen and hidden.