Tobias' hjemkomst 1556

This engraving, titled *Tobias' hjemkomst*, presents a detailed scene rendered by an anonymous artist. The composition is immediately striking, structured around a series of steps that lead the eye from a bustling background to a central, intimate embrace. The use of line is masterful here, creating depth and texture through intricate cross-hatching. This technique not only defines the forms but also contributes to the emotional tone, conveying a sense of depth and complexity. Notice how the figures are rendered with a remarkable attention to detail. The return of Tobias is not merely a narrative event but a carefully constructed visual experience. The artist destabilizes a fixed meaning by engaging with new ways of thinking about space and perception. It invites us to consider how art does not have a singular, unchanging meaning, but a site of ongoing interpretation.