Isaiah VI c. 16th century

Editor: This is Hans Holbein the Younger’s, Isaiah VI. It’s an intriguing print from the Harvard Art Museums collection. It almost feels like a dreamscape, with its mix of architecture and divine figures in the clouds. What do you make of it? Curator: It strikes me as a moment of profound encounter. Holbein captures Isaiah's awe as he witnesses the divine presence. Look how the swirling clouds both separate and connect the earthly and heavenly realms. It's an imaginative and rather personal interpretation of scripture, isn't it? Editor: I see what you mean. It does feel very personal, almost like a window into Holbein’s own faith. Curator: Exactly. And isn’t it wonderful how art can offer us those glimpses into another’s soul, across centuries? Editor: Absolutely! It's amazing to consider how artists, like Holbein, can find ways to visualize and share their beliefs and visions.