Madonna and Child c. 17th century

Editor: Here we have Nicolas Bazin’s "Madonna and Child," housed at the Harvard Art Museums. It feels so intimate, almost like a secret glimpse. What captures your imagination when you look at this work? Curator: It's the story whispered in the lines, isn't it? Bazin's hatching creates this incredibly tender scene. The gazes feel loaded with unspoken hopes and dreams. The composition feels so secure, doesn't it? Almost too perfect, in a way. Does that resonate with you? Editor: Yes, it does. Thanks so much. Curator: My pleasure, every piece is a journey, right?