Adoration of the Shepherds c. 17th century

Editor: This is Simon Vouet's sketch for "Adoration of the Shepherds," at the Harvard Art Museums. The grid gives it this cool blueprint feel, like a secret revealed! What do you make of it? Curator: It's like peeking behind the curtain, isn't it? Look at how Vouet uses that grid to map out his composition. It reveals the artist's process, his deliberate planning. It's not just about religious devotion, but about architectural precision. Editor: Architectural, huh? I hadn't thought of it that way. Curator: Exactly! It invites you to consider the blend of faith and craft, the divine and the deliberate. What did you notice? Editor: It makes me appreciate all the thought that goes into painting. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure!