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by toyg 1045 days ago
Not just you. It's a nice painting but an utter victim of mass-media-driven pop culture. The hysteria ruins immediate enjoyment too, how can you appreciate a painting while squeezed by tons of other people in a queue...?

Meanwhile, in another corner of the same building, the Nike of Samotracia stands alone, regal and terrifying in its splendor and 2000-year-old perfection. That is an experience worth having.