The Massacre of the Innocents 17th-18th century

Editor: Here we have Jacobus Coelemans' "The Massacre of the Innocents." There's a raw, almost unbearable intensity in this scene. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: It's a deeply unsettling image, isn't it? What Coelemans captures, I think, is the wrenching conflict between maternal love and brutal power. See how the architectural elements seem to amplify the chaos? It's as if civilization itself is complicit. Editor: It definitely feels like a turning point. Curator: Indeed. An exploration of humanity’s darkest impulses, rendered with a stark, unforgettable vision. Makes you wonder what we’re capable of, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely. Thanks for shedding light on the darker corners of this artwork.