Sacrificer, after the Antique c. 19th century

Editor: So, here we have Pierre Louis Henri Laurent’s “Sacrificer, after the Antique.” It’s... well, quite austere. Almost severe. What do you make of it? Curator: It’s like Laurent is channeling the spirit of ancient sculpture itself. See how the light catches the drapery? He’s not just copying an antique, he’s trying to breathe life back into it, isn't he? It's an elegy, perhaps? Editor: An elegy? That's beautiful. I was so focused on the starkness, I missed that. Curator: Art is about finding new ways to see, isn’t it? Perhaps Laurent is suggesting that even in sacrifice, there's a strange, enduring beauty. Editor: I'll certainly remember that. Thanks!