Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple c. 16th century

Curator: We’re looking at "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple," an engraving by Battista Angolo del Moro. Editor: What strikes me is the sheer chaos, the raw energy bursting from this tiny scene. It's a whirlwind of limbs and fury, all contained within these stark lines. Curator: Indeed, the composition hinges on the diagonal, which amplifies the disruption. Note also the contrast between the classical architecture and the ungainly figures, heightening the sense of sacrilege. Editor: And the engraving technique itself—the hatching and cross-hatching—adds to the frenetic mood, doesn't it? It’s like the anger is etched right into the metal. Curator: Precisely, it's a dynamic interplay between form and content. Editor: It leaves you breathless. There's a real sense of outrage captured in ink.