Pietà with Saints Anthony Abbot and Paul the Hermit and Angels (recto and verso) c. 1495

Curator: This drawing, "Pietà with Saints Anthony Abbot and Paul the Hermit and Angels," comes to us from the hand of Filippino Lippi. Editor: It's striking how Lippi captures raw grief with such delicate lines. You feel the weight of the figures, and the space feels charged with sorrow. Curator: The image certainly resonates, and the choice of Saints Anthony and Paul is fascinating. Both figures were desert hermits and symbolize solace and spiritual strength. Editor: Yes, they are figures of resilience and contemplation. The grouping suggests perhaps that even in death, there's a path to meaning, which the saints embody. Curator: Precisely! The composition encourages us to consider faith, enduring hardship, and remembering our shared humanity. Editor: It highlights how art becomes a vessel for our collective mourning and a reminder of what connects us across time and beliefs.