Water c. 17th century

Editor: So, this is "Water" by Giulio Carpioni. I find its frenetic energy quite captivating, especially considering it's just ink on paper. What springs to mind for you when you look at it? Curator: Frenetic is right! It's a baroque bacchanal, isn't it? A celebration of nature’s bounty, the sheer abundance of water... and perhaps a touch of the intoxicating freedom water can represent. Notice how the figures aren't just *near* water, they're almost born *of* it. Editor: So, like a primal scene? Curator: Precisely! Carpioni captures that raw, almost chaotic energy. It's like a dream of ancient myths, where gods and mortals mingle in a watery paradise. What do you make of the rather haphazard composition? Editor: I see how the apparent chaos actually draws you in, as if you're stumbling upon a secret revelry. Curator: Yes, a glimpse behind the curtain, into a world where control is relinquished, and joy reigns supreme! I am more keen to similar art styles of the era now.