La Fortuna c. 19th century

Editor: This is "La Fortuna" by Davide Testi, a black and white print depicting a winged woman riding a wheel. I'm struck by how the light seems to dance across her form, yet there's a sense of precariousness in the composition. What do you make of it? Curator: Ah, Fortuna! The fickle mistress of fate. Notice how Testi captures the inherent instability of her wheel. It's like life, isn't it? One moment you're soaring, the next you're tumbling. Does the crown in her hand suggest that even royalty isn't immune to fortune's whims? Editor: That makes me think of the phrase "wheel of fortune," always turning, for better or worse. Curator: Precisely! And doesn't that add a layer of… acceptance? Maybe even humor? After all, we're all just along for the ride. Editor: I see what you mean. It's a reminder that control is an illusion, and maybe that's not so bad.