Realist art has a trace relationship to the objects and people and places it describes but an indirect one. In the process these artis have constructed a new reality. One we must remember is not a window, but an intricate web we can explore of images and moments and acts of translation.

Vincent Van Gogh's brother Theo pays him a visit and encourages him to rediscover his spark to overcome his depression. He calls Vincent an idler, but Vincent is quick to discern himself from a man who chooses to be idle. Rather, he indicates that he would love to work but cannot because of his current situation.

The Doctor and Amy bring Vincent Van Gogh to the present and visit a museum. The appreciation that everyone has for his work is overwhelming.

Johannes Vermeer introduces his servant, Griet, to the camera obscura, a precursor to the modern day camera.

Mexican surrealist artist Frida Kahlo celebrates her 25th year wedding anniversary with her husband Diego Rivera two weeks early because she acknowledges her looming death. The end of the scene captures her exit from life in the way most fitting to her: surreal.