Saint Mark Rescuing a Slave, after Tintoretto 1892

Editor: This is Robert David Gauley's "Saint Mark Rescuing a Slave, after Tintoretto," housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. It’s incredibly dynamic; there’s so much movement. What do you make of this chaotic scene? Curator: Chaotic is right! But it's a purposeful chaos. Gauley captures Tintoretto's energy, that Venetian drama. Look at the swirling figures, the contrast between the grounded figures and Saint Mark diving from the sky. It's like a dream, wouldn't you say? Editor: I see that now! It feels like a snapshot of a myth unfolding, the brushstrokes make it very dreamlike. Thanks for showing me that! Curator: It’s a good reminder that art often invites us into another reality, even if it's just for a moment.