Saint Lawrence Restoring Sight to Lucillus; verso: Figure Studies c. 17th century

Editor: This drawing, "Saint Lawrence Restoring Sight to Lucillus" by Luca Giordano, feels so dynamic! The figures swirl around Saint Lawrence. What do you see in this flurry of lines? Curator: It’s a vibrant dance of faith, isn't it? Giordano captures that Baroque spirit—a sense of divine intervention bursting into the earthly realm. I'm particularly drawn to the angel hovering above; it's as if she's conducting the whole scene, and the putti reinforce the idea that divine power is playful, exuberant, and overflowing. Editor: It is interesting, the angel really steals the scene. Curator: Indeed! It's a study in capturing a moment of miraculous transformation, using the dynamism of line to convey the energy of faith. It makes me wonder about Giordano's own beliefs, doesn't it? Editor: It does! I never thought a sketch could be so full of life.