North Door of Baptistery of Florence c. 19th century

Curator: This print by Giovanni Paolo Lasinio depicts panels from the North Door of the Baptistery of Florence. Editor: It feels serene, almost scholarly. There's a stillness in the figures, despite them being actively writing. Curator: Note the symbols alongside each figure; one is accompanied by a bull, and the other by a lion-like angel. These are the symbols of the Evangelists Luke and Mark, respectively. Editor: The line work is so delicate, it's like they're whispering stories rather than proclaiming them. It makes you think about the weight of tradition, doesn't it? Curator: Absolutely, and how these symbols have carried that weight through centuries. Editor: It really gives you a feeling of history, of enduring narrative. Thanks for pointing out those Evangelist symbols!