From Rembrandt: The Lamentation over the Dead Christ 1990s

Curator: The Tate holds this compelling etching by Leon Kossoff, made after Rembrandt's "The Lamentation over the Dead Christ." Editor: It's intensely raw. Look at the density of the lines, the way the ink creates this feeling of grief, almost a physical weight. Curator: Kossoff returns to the Old Masters, engaging with their narratives but through a distinctly modern lens, filtering themes of suffering and redemption through his personal experiences. Editor: Yes, but consider Kossoff's process here. He’s not just copying Rembrandt. He’s wrestling with the etching, layering, scraping. You feel the artist's hand, the sheer labor of creation. Curator: Absolutely, and that labor speaks to a larger narrative of artistic lineage and influence, how artists grapple with the past to forge their own identities. Editor: Ultimately, it's a reminder of the power of simple materials to convey profound human experiences. Curator: Indeed, Kossoff invites us to reconsider how art connects to our shared humanity.