Five River-gods 1651 - 1656

Editor: So, this is "Five River-gods" by Salvator Rosa. These figures seem to be lounging in a hidden, overgrown space. What do you think about this piece? Curator: It's like stumbling upon a secret gathering, isn't it? I find myself drawn to how Rosa uses line to evoke a sense of wildness and abandon. The figures, with their rugged forms, seem to merge with the untamed landscape. Editor: I see that. It's so different from a typical heroic landscape. Curator: Exactly! Rosa gives us gods who are both powerful and vulnerable, intertwined with the raw energy of nature. The sketchiness almost suggests a fleeting vision. Editor: That's fascinating. I'll never look at river gods the same way again.