Kingdom of Pluto 1667

Editor: This is Matthäus Küsel's "Kingdom of Pluto," an etching. It has such a theatrical feel. What symbols stand out to you? Curator: Notice the columns, laden with figures, and the dragon in the upper register. Do they echo any tales or beliefs? Editor: It reminds me of classical underworld myths. The dragon suggests chaos, maybe even the beast Cerberus? Curator: Precisely. The imagery pulls from a deep well of cultural memory, where Pluto's realm is a stage for both dread and dramatic power. It serves as a memory of the underworld. Editor: I didn't see it that way at first. Thanks!