Death of Demetria, sister of Saint Bibiana 17th-18th century

Curator: Robert van Auden-Aerd's "Death of Demetria, sister of Saint Bibiana" is a real visual drama, isn't it? Editor: It is. It's full of emotion, with Demetria collapsing. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The theatricality, the high drama of it all. It's as if the artist wants us to *feel* the divine presence, the clash between faith and worldly power. Do you sense that contrast? Editor: Absolutely, it's almost operatic! I guess that the artist, with this image, aimed to make the viewer part of the story. Curator: Exactly! Art like this is less about passive viewing and more about active participation. I’ll remember that. Thanks!