Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolts at the Giants c. 16th century

Curator: Here we have Pietro Santi Bartoli's "Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolts at the Giants." Editor: Whoa, it's like a celestial water balloon fight, but with horses and more drama! I love the swirling chaos. Curator: Indeed. Note how Bartoli uses dense, cross-hatched lines to convey both the weight of the figures and the ephemeral nature of the clouds. Editor: It's almost too much, yet the dynamism keeps you hooked. The slightly manic energy coming off this is so appealing! Curator: The figures' poses, too, echo classical sculptures, yet are infused with Baroque dynamism. It’s quite clever how he weaves disparate styles. Editor: You know, thinking about it, this piece captures the sheer excess of the gods. Kind of makes you wonder about power, doesn't it? Curator: I agree. It leaves one pondering the very nature of the divine.