You can see this beautiful work in London, at NATIONAL GALLERY. Open the map.

Raffaello Sanzio

Preaching of St. John the Baptist

I don't understand why I waste time with them.

My hollow face doesn't look like them, their hands are manicured and their bellies are fat.

I should have pretended not to see them, walking alone along the river.

I should have accepted the hatred I feel for them, without always trying to improve myself.

They look at each other, they haven't understood a word. They haven’t listened to a word. Anger.

I will not be your brother, I don't know you.

I will not yield to this love which is said to be the strongest over everything.

#indifferent #furious #hopeless