The Opening of the Fifth Seal and the Distribution of White Garments to the Martyr, The Opening of the Sixth Seal and the Fall of Stars; The Four Angels Staying the Winds and the Servants of God Being Marked on the Forehead; The First Trumpt Call: Hail and the Fall From Heaven; The Distributionof the Trumpets to the Seven Angels 1585

Editor: Here we have "The Opening of the Fifth Seal…" a series of miniatures by Adriaen Collaert. The scenes, bursting with figures and drama, feel like glimpses into another world. What do you make of the imagery? Curator: It's pure, unadulterated visual storytelling! Collaert's got this incredible knack for packing a whole epic narrative into these tiny frames. It's like he’s channeling a dream, pulling out these almost psychedelic images. How does it strike you? Editor: It's intense, definitely leaves you pondering. Thanks for that perspective! Curator: My pleasure!