Vision of Ezekiel c. 19th century

Curator: This is Friedrich Eduard Eichens' "Vision of Ezekiel," housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. The date is currently unknown. Editor: It's all swirling energy. Divine power seems to just emanate from the center figure. Sort of Old Testament meets Renaissance grandeur, I suppose? Curator: The composition is certainly dynamic. Note how Eichens uses the cloudscape both as background and to support the figures, creating a sort of visual hierarchy. Editor: The mythical beasts feel particularly potent, grounding the piece, despite the upward momentum of the clouds. Curator: Precisely. And one can't overlook the influence of the High Renaissance in the idealized figures of the cherubs. Editor: It all comes together, I must admit, to convey an intense, sublime experience. I find myself pondering the artist's own vision. Curator: A fitting reflection, given the subject. Thank you. Editor: Indeed. A pleasure to delve into this visionary work.