Galeriae Farnesianae: Anchises c. 17th century

Editor: So, this is Pietro Aquila’s "Galeriae Farnesianae: Anchises." It has such a grand, theatrical feel to it! All those figures crammed together… What do you make of it? Curator: Ah, yes! It's like a snapshot of Baroque exuberance. All the figures vying for attention, creating a sense of dynamic tension. Do you notice how Aquila uses light and shadow to sculpt the forms, almost as if they're bursting from the page? Editor: I see what you mean! It's almost overwhelming. I'm wondering if it is less a window and more a stage? Curator: Exactly! It’s less about portraying a scene realistically and more about creating a spectacle. It also begs the question of how we consume, how we feast, how we indulge. Editor: That's a great point. It almost feels like a commentary on excess. Curator: Precisely! It's as if Aquila is winking at us, inviting us to revel in the sheer audacity of it all. What a joy to unpack it all.