Curatorial Narrative In the absence of a specified creation date, it is tempting to consider Fabio Canal’s “Studier til Kristus’ hoved og engle” as an exercise in timeless Baroque revivalism. The artist’s deliberate deployment of fine brushwork and neutral tones of brown and white conjures a somber atmosphere, one that recalls the richly ornamented churches of Northern Europe during the 17th century. This is not to say, however, that Canal’s work is merely an academic exercise in historical styles; rather, it represents a nuanced exploration of the visual mechanics that underpin Baroque figurative art.When enlarged to a scale commensurate with luxury interior design such as the 61×44 edition “Studier til Kristus’ hoved og engle” reveals its impressive chromatic structure. The neutral tones, at first glance somber and subdued, take on an almost material quality, suggesting the rich patina of aged wood or the subtle sheen of fine te