We visited The Cloisters, part of the Met that focuses on medieval art and architecture. The building itself incorporates actual ruins of medieval architecture, as well as houses a wonderful collection of art and liturgical artifacts.
This Triptych of the Annunciation (Merode Alterpiece) is fascinating--you can't see it here, but above the angel is a tiny little baby Jesus holding a cross, zooming toward Mary.
And of course, the Unicorn Tapestries. The Christian imagery was fascinating--I had no idea that the unicorn was a Christ-figure.
The situation of The Cloisters is lovely, especially at this time of year--it's on a hill overlooking the Hudson River.
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