Madonna and Child with Two Saints 18th-19th century

Editor: So, this is Francesco Rosaspina’s "Madonna and Child with Two Saints," an undated drawing housed here at Harvard. It's rendered in a warm, almost sepia tone, giving it an antique feel, but I'm curious about the relationships here. What catches your eye in this piece? Curator: Ah, Rosaspina! It's the tender vulnerability, isn't it? The saints seem like weary guardians, and the Madonna, she's almost presenting the child, not just holding him. It feels like a poignant glimpse into their shared humanity, not some untouchable ideal. Don't you think there’s a real sense of earthly tenderness? Editor: I see that now, especially in the way the Madonna is looking down at the Child. Thanks for that insight. Curator: My pleasure. Art should touch the soul, even after centuries!