Storm at Sea, a Shipwreck on a Rocky Shore c. 17th century

Curator: A tiny tempest! Adam Perelle conjures quite the drama in this print, "Storm at Sea, a Shipwreck on a Rocky Shore." It's deceivingly small, only about 4x6 inches, but packs an emotional wallop. Editor: My first thought? Chaos. That roiling sea, the listing ship—it’s the pre-industrial sublime, all nature’s fury laid bare. Curator: Exactly! And think of the symbolism—the ship, a fragile vessel against the overwhelming force of fate. The sea, that ancient emblem of the unconscious. Editor: I suppose one can’t help but see the vulnerability of human ambition. But I also find a certain grim beauty in it. It’s like nature reclaiming what was never ours. Curator: A beautiful point. It is fascinating to see how a tiny image can evoke such grand themes. Editor: Indeed, it invites us to reflect on our place within the larger world.