Samson with the Doors of the Gate of Gaza 1579

Editor: This print, "Samson with the Doors of the Gate of Gaza," by Anton Wierix II, shows a figure hauling what looks like giant planks uphill. It's quite a striking scene. What do you see in this piece? Curator: For me, this image is a beautiful reminder of the power of storytelling through art. Wierix, like many artists of his time, uses this moment from the Bible not just to illustrate, but to invite reflection on strength, vulnerability, and the unexpected ways they intertwine. How does the landscape inform Samson's struggle, do you think? Editor: I hadn’t considered that, but the scale makes him seem both powerful and small. I guess it is open to interpretation. Curator: Precisely! And that's the magic of art, isn’t it? It sparks a conversation, not just about what we see, but about what we feel and believe.