Landscape with Two Travellers by a River, an Arched Stone Bridge and a Farmstead with a Round Tower in the Background c. 17th century

Editor: This is Adam Perelle's "Landscape with Two Travellers by a River," a delicate print from the late 17th century. The composition feels so balanced and contained within its circular frame. What symbols are at play here, shaping the narrative? Curator: Notice how the travelers pause at the river’s edge, a symbolic threshold. The bridge, a classical motif, offers a path forward, yet the round tower in the background suggests stability, perhaps even a return to familiar roots. Do you see a tension between these visual cues? Editor: I do. The travelers seem caught between adventure and a sense of home. It’s like a visual representation of a psychological journey. Curator: Precisely. The image evokes a collective longing for both exploration and the comfort of established spaces, reflecting a timeless human experience. It invites us to reflect on our own journeys and what we carry with us.