I think this is one of the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen. I really appreciate your analysis of it, it really helped open my eyes to some of the things I missed. I think calling light to the humanity of the painting is important. It is often forgotten that actual people did these paintings with human emotion, so to see that characterized in the work is really excellent.

Were Tintoretto to have access to the tools and skills of the modern world, how do you think this painting would have changed? Do you think he may have chosen a different medium, or is part of his message in the actual painting itself?