Remus bevecht de dieven die zijn kudde stelen 1659

Editor: So, here we have "Remus fighting the thieves who steal his herd," a 1659 engraving by Louis de Châtillon. It feels so dramatic, doesn't it? Like a stage play. What catches your eye when you look at this print? Curator: It’s fascinating how de Châtillon captures the sheer dynamism of the myth. I see this explosive burst of energy right in the center, a whirlwind of limbs and fury…It reminds me of stage fighting at the Globe theater. Notice how he positions Remus slightly above the melee? Almost like he’s orchestrating the chaos. Tell me, what do you make of the decorative elements framing the scene? Editor: They feel almost like… trophies? Spoils of victory, maybe? Are they just there for decoration, or do they add to the story? Curator: I think they amplify the story, becoming a metanarrative celebrating power and legitimacy. The cherubs and fruit garlands hint at prosperity and divine favor, crucial to the Remus and Romulus story of founding Rome. The text further adds context to Remus's actions: "Strenui Divitibus Praevalemus" – "The brave prevail over the rich". Do you find yourself siding with Remus in this composition? Editor: Definitely. He is outnumbered, so this bold act feels even more just, or needed. I had not caught the divine implications within the scene... Thank you! Curator: Of course. And to think all this drama is captured in such meticulous detail through engraving! The artist packed this single scene with energy. Editor: It's like a freeze-frame from an action movie. The level of detail is wild, so cool to examine, learning all this context.