Saint John on Patmos and the Four Evangelists, Illustration from The Holy Passion 1558

Editor: Here we have an anonymous illustration called "Saint John on Patmos and the Four Evangelists," from The Holy Passion. It's really intriguing, almost like a comic book panel. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's like peering into separate chambers of thought, isn't it? Each evangelist, locked in their work, accompanied by their symbolic animal…it’s almost dreamlike. Do you notice how the figures are framed, almost claustrophobic? Editor: Yes, definitely! It gives me a sense of focused intensity, like they're in their own little worlds. It is also intriguing that they are all in the same architectural space. Curator: Exactly! The artist is perhaps highlighting the convergence of spiritual experience. A potent reminder that divine inspiration can strike anywhere, in any form. Editor: I never thought about it that way, thank you!