Het paerden spel is fraei om zien, / Ik zal er hier de schets van biên / Le tournoi bien souvent est beau, / Je vous en rendrai le tableau 1833 - 1900

Curator: So, let's consider this print, "Het paerden spel is fraei om zien, / Ik zal er hier de schets van bi\u00e9n / Le tournoi bien souvent est beau, / Je vous en rendrai le tableau," dating from 1833 to 1900, by Glenisson & Zonen. It’s quite striking, presented like a comic strip or storyboard… a series of little scenes. Editor: Yes, it really does remind me of a storyboard, but it’s an early one. The illustrations feel kind of medieval in style. How do you interpret these small sequential scenes? Curator: I see a narrative, perhaps several, embedded within. The repetition of figures, especially the horses and riders, echoes across cultural memory. Don't these images seem to yearn for an age of chivalry and spectacle? It suggests a romantic longing for a heroic past. Consider the text—bilingual, too—almost like captions in a film, hinting at underlying stories that the imagery leaves to our interpretation. How do the aged paper and line work speak to you? Editor: The paper and line work…well, the aged paper definitely contributes to the historical feel, like a relic from a bygone era. And the somewhat rough lines of the prints—woodcut, lithograph or etching, perhaps?—adds to the almost folksy, certainly handmade character. Does the combination of the comic and Medieval remind you of anything in particular? Curator: Precisely! The combination does invite interesting readings: is it commentary, satire, or sincere appreciation for tradition? It almost creates a space between humor and respect for the symbols. This is how imagery creates complex tapestries over time. Editor: It is like looking at fragments of history. Curator: Precisely, each frame acts as a portal, shaped by time and continuously open for reinterpretation. I think I will always remember to seek that resonance in visual art!