Fishing by Night 16th-17th century

Editor: So, here we have Adriaen Collaert's "Fishing by Night," from the late 16th or early 17th century. It’s a print, quite detailed. What strikes me is this blend of everyday activity with these mythological figures. What do you make of it? Curator: It’s a fascinating collision, isn’t it? It feels like stepping into a dream. Collaert captures this liminal space, where the mundane act of fishing becomes almost…sacred. I wonder, are we witnessing a scene or contemplating a metaphor? Is this about abundance, or something else? Editor: Abundance, maybe, with the river god pouring water? I guess that's what gives it this kind of dreamlike feel. Curator: Exactly! It makes you think about the many layers of meaning that art can hold.