Holy Family with Two Angels c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have Agostino Veneziano's "Holy Family with Two Angels," housed at the Harvard Art Museums. The starkness of the lines really jumps out at me. What strikes you about this piece? Curator: It's interesting to consider the public function of this print during the Renaissance. Prints like these democratized access to religious imagery. How do you think its availability might have changed religious practice? Editor: I hadn't thought about that. It makes you wonder how people interacted with these images in their homes. Curator: Exactly. Prints became a way to personalize and engage with religious narratives outside the church. Editor: I see what you mean. Thanks, that gives me a lot to think about. Curator: My pleasure. Examining art through the lens of its social impact always reveals fascinating insights.