Last Judgement c. 18th century

Editor: This is Tommaso Piroli's "Last Judgement." It seems to depict figures struggling, maybe falling. What symbols or ideas do you see represented here? Curator: The cascade of figures brings to mind a lineage of suffering, a symbolic representation of inherited burdens. Consider how the topmost figure shields their eyes, a gesture we see repeated across cultures to represent grief or denial. What enduring human experiences might Piroli be hinting at? Editor: So it's less about a specific religious event, and more about universal human experiences like grief? Curator: Precisely. Piroli uses these archetypal figures to tap into a shared emotional history. The act of being carried, or perhaps burdened, by those beneath – what does that evoke in you? Editor: It makes me think about responsibility, and the weight of expectations. Curator: Indeed. Piroli’s work becomes a mirror reflecting our own understanding of these timeless struggles. Editor: It is a different take on "Last Judgement" that I hadn't considered. Thanks!