Scene from the story of Daniel c. 16th century

Curator: Here we have an intriguing anonymous work, titled "Scene from the story of Daniel" and residing here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It's like a stage set, isn't it? The architecture feels both grand and slightly menacing, like a place where myths are made and unmade. Curator: Indeed. Note the composition: the intricate linear work constructs a balanced perspective, anchoring the narrative within the architectural space. Editor: I'm drawn to the dragon. It looks so...defeated. I wonder what sins it represents, lying there like a rejected god in the face of reason. Curator: Perhaps the obsolescence of pagan idolatry, framed through the lens of biblical narrative. Editor: Makes you think about our own dragons, doesn't it? The ones we still feed, even unknowingly. Curator: A powerful reminder that the stories we tell shape the world we inhabit. Editor: I'll certainly be thinking about this image long after I leave.