The Man Wounded by the Thieves c. 17th century

Editor: So, here we have "The Man Wounded by the Thieves" by Simon Frisius. It’s a small plate, but the forest feels immense and menacing. What strikes you when you look at this image? Curator: Oh, the forest! It’s like a character itself, isn't it? Frisius really captures that sense of nature as both refuge and danger. It reminds me of those old morality plays, where the woods are a testing ground. Do you see how the light struggles to penetrate the canopy? Editor: Yes, it's like the darkness is closing in on the man. So, the forest represents a kind of spiritual or moral trial? Curator: Exactly! Or maybe the dark parts of ourselves where we can get wounded. It’s a bit grim, but isn't it evocative? This reminds me of a poem; it's wild and a bit scary! Editor: It is! Seeing it that way makes it even more powerful. Thanks for sharing your perspective!