The Blind Fiddler 18th-19th century

Editor: So, this is "The Blind Fiddler" by Francis Engleheart. It's a very detailed scene. I’m struck by the contrast between the apparent poverty and the warmth of the family. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It reminds me of a Rembrandt painting, honestly. Look at the light filtering through the scene. It's as if the fiddler's music is casting a spell of comfort. Perhaps Engleheart sought to find the sacred in the everyday struggles of life. What do you think? Editor: It's like the music transcends their situation, creating a sense of togetherness. Thanks! Curator: Exactly! And sometimes, isn't that what art should do? Give us something to feel beyond the confines of our daily grind.