Ponte Lupo, Tivoli 1792

Curator: Albert Christoph Dies created this etching, "Ponte Lupo, Tivoli." Editor: It feels almost like peering into a memory, doesn’t it? The way the light and shadow play… Curator: Indeed. The Ponte Lupo, or Wolf Bridge, has held symbolic weight for centuries, representing the wildness and untamed nature outside of Rome. Editor: And the tiny figures, they seem to emphasize the overwhelming power of the landscape, like little actors on a grand stage. Curator: Just so, that contrast is essential. It reminds us of humanity's small place within the broader tapestry of the natural world. Editor: I'm left feeling strangely peaceful, despite the wildness. Curator: Perhaps because these enduring landscapes remind us of a shared, continuous past.