David rears an altar on the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite (II Samuel 24:18-19) 1923

Editor: This drawing, "David rears an altar on the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite" by Lovis Corinth, feels both urgent and ancient. The marks are so immediate, yet the subject is biblical. What strikes you most about it? Curator: It's like a memory surfacing, isn't it? Corinth's scratchy lines pull us into the raw emotion of the scene. Do you see the angel looming above? The charcoal seems to vibrate with divine power, or perhaps, divine anger. It reminds me of how our own guilt can haunt us, taking on monumental forms. Editor: So it's less about literal depiction and more about conveying a feeling? Curator: Exactly! Corinth isn't just illustrating a story; he's exploring the weight of repentance, the burden of leadership, and the sheer, terrifying presence of the sacred. It makes me wonder, what altars are we building today, and what are we hoping to atone for? Editor: That's a powerful thought. I'll definitely see this drawing differently now. Thanks!