Christ and the Apostles 1827

Editor: Here we have "Christ and the Apostles" by Ferdinand Ruscheweyh. It's an intriguing drawing, and there's a delicate yet powerful feel. What stories do you think it whispers? Curator: Oh, I love that! It's as if a breeze has blown through the centuries to land on this very paper. The chalice, the lamb – they speak of sacrifice, of course, but also of transformation. Notice how the lamb isn’t just *there*; it almost merges with the figure. Doesn't it suggest a deep, interconnectedness, a shared destiny? Editor: That's a lovely way to put it. I hadn't thought about the merging aspect. Curator: It’s funny, isn’t it? Art sort of blooms open the more eyes fall on it. Editor: Absolutely. I see so much more now. Thanks!