Temptation of Saint Anthony; verso: Unidentified religious scene of angel writing 1908

Editor: This is Lovis Corinth's "Temptation of Saint Anthony," around 1900s, a sketch on paper. It feels so raw and energetic. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's fascinating how Corinth grapples with religious themes, placing them within a rapidly modernizing society. How does this reinterpretation of a historical narrative speak to societal anxieties about faith and morality? Editor: It makes you wonder how Corinth’s audience would have reacted to such a visceral depiction of spiritual struggle. Curator: Precisely. The public role of art then, as now, was to provoke dialogue and challenge conventional narratives. Corinth uses this to question institutions and their impact. Editor: This has given me a lot to think about. Thank you. Curator: Likewise, these sketches allow us to consider the artist's process in challenging traditional interpretations.