The Fisherman's Family c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have "The Fisherman's Family" by Pierre Henri. It feels like a classical scene, but also quite intimate. What symbols do you see at play in this composition? Curator: Note the fisherman holding the net; it's a powerful symbol of provision, but also of potential entrapment. Look at how the child reaches out - is it toward the mother, the father, or something beyond? Editor: That’s interesting! The net's dual symbolism hadn't occurred to me. Thanks for highlighting that! Curator: These images echo through time; consider how fishing and family recur in religious and mythological narratives. It enriches our understanding.