The exhibition "The body and its double" seeks to illustrate the many aspects of the body as it has been portrayed by ancient and contemporary artists alike. The richness of this juxtaposition of works from completely different periods and origins stems from the relationships between those periods and origins, brought to life by a kind of mysterious alchemy that goes beyond the rational or intellectual quality of the approach. It is more a question of instinct and the deepest consciousness of being, hence the sometimes striking comparison with works of primitive art.