Sainte-Famille c. 17th century

Editor: François Perrier's "Sainte-Famille" depicts the Holy Family with angels bearing fruit. The image feels quite intimate and domestic. What symbolic reading do you take from this, knowing its cultural context? Curator: The iconography is rich. Notice how the grapes hint at Christ's future sacrifice, while the angels' presence reinforces divine favor. Consider how this imagery resonated then, offering comfort in a world riddled with uncertainty. What emotional weight might it have carried? Editor: I can see how those symbols would offer reassurance, connecting earthly life with divine promise. It's interesting how visual symbols act as cultural anchors across time. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. And by tracing those symbols, we unveil the shared human experiences embedded within them. It's been enlightening discussing this with you.