During the hard times brought on
By Phillip II's 1596 repudiation of debt
Christ economizes, replacing the Apostles
With a dozen crash-test dummies. El Greco
Draws them tentatively coming to life. Peter's beard
Is unconvincing. Thaddaeus has two shadows;
Bartholomew none. James the Less wonders
"Would I look more distinguished if I wore
A tarnished silver halo, tipped at an angle?"
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