Strasbourg Cathedral 1827

Editor: So, this is Strasbourg Cathedral by F.J. Oberthür, and it's currently housed at the Harvard Art Museums. It really captures a sense of awe and grandeur, doesn't it? What catches your eye when you look at it? Curator: You know, it's funny, I'm drawn to the clouds. They're so fluffy and whimsical compared to the stern, gothic architecture. It makes me wonder what Oberthür was thinking, juxtaposing this earthly transience with the supposed permanence of the church. Editor: That’s an interesting perspective! So, it's like a dance between the eternal and the everyday? Curator: Exactly! Perhaps a playful reminder that even the most monumental things are, in the end, just part of a bigger, ever-changing picture. Makes you think, doesn't it? Editor: Definitely gives me a new way to appreciate the scene. Thanks!