Teufel plagen eine Heilige und werden von einem Engel verjagt 

Editor: Here we have Francesco Merano's drawing, "Teufel plagen eine Heilige und werden von einem Engel verjagt," rendered in ink, graphite, and charcoal on paper. The energy conveyed through the swirling composition and contrasting values really captures a dramatic sense of conflict. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: Initially, I am drawn to the dynamism achieved through the manipulation of line and form. Note how the artist uses the contrast between dense hatching and open space to guide the eye, creating a sense of upward movement. The strategic placement of figures in the composition, especially the angel, produces a strong vertical axis, which functions to communicate power and divine intervention. Editor: So, you're focusing on the structural elements and how they guide the viewer's eye? What about the artist’s choice of materials? Curator: The materiality, particularly the stark contrast achieved through the ink and charcoal, emphasizes the symbolic duality within the scene—good versus evil, light versus dark. Observe how Merano leverages the immediacy of drawing to translate movement and dramatic energy. Is there a Baroque aesthetic noticeable in the work? Editor: I think I see it in the composition; it is visually complex and emphasizes intense emotions. It's amazing how the interplay of the materials and the strategic placement of the figures create such a dynamic scene. Curator: Exactly. The composition, forms, and materials synergize to produce the rich narrative conveyed through purely visual language.