Curatorial Narrative In the anonymous masterwork known as “King Lear,” we find an exemplar of Baroque figurative painting that embodies the tumultuous emotional currents of the early 17th century. The artist’s use of impasto brushwork imbues the scene with a tactile, almost palpable quality, drawing the viewer into the midst of the drama unfolding on canvas. The palette, dominated by earthy tones and rich greens, evokes the verdant majesty of classical landscapes, yet simultaneously hints at the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. As “King Lear” is enlarged to 44×52, its spatial rhythm and chromatic structure assert themselves with even greater force. The brushstrokes, once a subtle suggestion of texture, become a pronounced aspect of the work’s visual language, their raised ridges and valleys imbuing the painting with an almost sculptural presence. The greens and browns deepen in hue, taking on an atmospheric weight that seems t