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Editor: This etching is by Francis Barlow, created in the 17th century, and it depicts a landscape with hares and birds. The scene feels so alive, a celebration of the natural world! What do you see when you look at this? Curator: The animals in Barlow's work act as more than just representations of nature; they embody symbolic meaning. Hares, for instance, often signify vigilance or timidity, qualities deeply embedded in our understanding of the animal kingdom. Editor: Vigilance and timidity? It does make you think about survival. Curator: Indeed. Consider how Barlow has positioned the alert hare versus the one in motion, perhaps escaping a predator. The image taps into our primal understanding of vulnerability and flight, echoed across cultures and time. Editor: That's fascinating. I hadn't considered how much cultural weight these images carry. Curator: Barlow’s work reminds us that images speak to our shared history, memory, and emotional understanding, even without written words.