Virgin Lifting the Veil from the Child 1575

Editor: Here we have Giorgio Ghisi's "Virgin Lifting the Veil from the Child," a 16th-century print. The detail is incredible, but it feels a bit...staged, maybe? What's your take? Curator: Staged, perhaps, but also tender. Notice how the veil softens the light, almost blessing the child. It's not just fabric; it's a symbolic act of revelation, wouldn't you say? Ghisi lets us peek behind the curtain, not just at a baby, but at divinity unveiled. Editor: So, it’s about more than just a mother revealing her child? Curator: Precisely! The etching breathes life into the scene, inviting us to contemplate the profound mystery of the Incarnation. It's a reminder that faith is often found in the simplest of gestures. Editor: That's a beautiful way to look at it; the veil as revelation, not just covering.