Hermit 1770

Editor: This print, "Hermit" by Johann Georg Wille, draws me right in. It feels…almost theatrical, a stage set for some untold story. What leaps out at you when you look at it? Curator: It whispers tales of solitude and connection, doesn't it? See how the figures huddle together, dwarfed by the looming rocks, yet a humble dwelling indicates safety. Do you think the landscape is a reflection of the inner world? Editor: Possibly! The tree, barren but reaching, suggests resilience despite hardship. Is that too on the nose? Curator: Not at all! Perhaps Wille is inviting us to find beauty, even wisdom, in life's quieter corners. A reminder to seek refuge in nature and within ourselves. It’s a gentle invitation to pause. Editor: I love how a simple scene holds such depth. It shows how much stories an artist can fit in a small piece!