The Descent from the Cross (ca. 1435), Rogier van der Weyden The Professor (2019), dir. Wayne Roberts
Peter and Richard moving in sync is what gets me everytime. It reminds me of Rogier van der Weyden’s The Descent from the Cross. The depiction of Maria imitating Christ as a way for the painter to show the compassio, the participating in the passion of her Son. Peter making the same movement as Richard makes the scene loaded with deep emotions. It shows the viewer that the sadness and thoughts of one, are shared by two people. Their mind and heart are connected. It’s beautiful and it shows that we as humans, can connect with each other in magical ways.