The Disciples at the Tomb 1764

Editor: So, here we have Fragonard's "The Disciples at the Tomb," an etching. It's small, but intense. There’s a real sense of drama, even shock, in their faces. What do you see in this piece that maybe I'm missing? Curator: For me, it's the etching's raw, almost feverish energy. Fragonard’s lines aren't just describing forms; they're capturing a moment of profound spiritual upheaval, like a lightning strike illuminating their disbelief. The angels floating above almost seem like projections of their own astonishment. Does that resonate with you? Editor: Absolutely, it's like their inner thoughts are bursting out of them. Curator: Precisely! A reminder that art can be a window into the soul, even across centuries. Editor: I'll never look at an etching the same way again. Thanks!