Third plague: Ciniphs 15th-16th century

Editor: This woodcut, titled "Third Plague: Ciniphs," is by an anonymous artist. There's a distinctly medieval feeling to it, especially with all those tiny frogs hopping around a royal dinner table. What's your take on this piece? Curator: Frogs, or ciniphs, aren't exactly the ideal dinner guests, are they? The artist's sharp, almost frantic lines really amplify the chaos and divine retribution in the scene. I imagine the artist wanted to evoke a real sense of discomfort and disruption. Do you sense that too? Editor: Absolutely! The composition is so busy; it's hard to know where to look first. Curator: It's a deliberate effect, I think. It's meant to mirror the plague itself, overwhelming and inescapable. Food for thought, isn't it? Editor: Definitely something to ponder. Thanks!