Jomfru Maria med Jesusbarnet giver Skt Frans af Assisi og en uidentificeret franciskansk munk det franciskanske bælte 1590 - 1639

Editor: This is an ink drawing titled "Virgin Mary with Child Giving the Franciscan Belt to St. Francis of Assisi and an Unidentified Franciscan Monk" by Bernardino Capitelli, created sometime between 1590 and 1639. It has a very fluid, almost dreamlike quality to it, don't you think? What do you make of this piece? Curator: It’s truly a whispered vision, isn't it? Like catching a fleeting dream on paper. Capitelli’s use of ink is less about precise depiction, more about evoking a feeling, an experience. It’s almost like witnessing a mystical revelation firsthand. Editor: It does have a very ephemeral feeling. Are there any clues here that point to a message the artist is trying to convey? Curator: The handing over of the Franciscan belt signifies belonging and spiritual dedication. St. Francis, known for his humility, receives this honor directly from the Virgin Mary. Can you sense the importance of the moment captured? It almost feels divinely intimate, even unfinished in its presentation. Editor: That makes a lot of sense. And seeing it as a spiritual revelation definitely shifts my understanding of the artwork. I initially focused so much on the “sketchiness” of it. Curator: Ah, yes, the “sketchiness” as you say! But think about it: could that apparent lack of finish actually be part of its strength? The way forms emerge and dissolve almost pushes it into our imagination, inviting us to complete the vision, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: That's such a wonderful way to put it. It's almost like co-creating with the artist, spanning across centuries. Curator: Exactly! Perhaps art whispers most powerfully when it leaves room for our own echoes within the grand hall of human experience. I certainly think that adds to the beauty.