Castle of Ischia c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Edward Goodall's "Castle of Ischia," an engraving showing this fortress dramatically perched above the sea. The turbulent water makes me uneasy. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Well, the overwhelming power of nature is hard to miss. Imagine being at the mercy of those waves! But notice how Goodall's use of light actually leads your eye to the castle, a beacon of human endurance amidst the chaos. Does it change your unease? Editor: I suppose it's more of a fearful awe now. I never noticed the castle as the focal point before, thank you! Curator: My pleasure! Sometimes art just needs a little nudge to whisper its secrets.