Book XXIV.24-25. Harmonia and Demarata slain for being of the race of tyrants {Tertiae Decadis Liber Quartus p. CXXVI} 1493

Curator: This stark image, "Book XXIV.24-25. Harmonia and Demarata slain for being of the race of tyrants," appears to be a woodcut illustration, part of a larger printed work. Editor: Whoa, dark! All those rigid figures… and the way the swords are raised high, it feels theatrical, almost staged, even though it depicts such violence. Curator: The image's title points to the complex politics of inherited power and the violent consequences of perceived tyranny. It resonates with historical narratives of resistance against oppressive rule. Editor: It makes you think, doesn't it? About collective guilt and the terrible simplicity of mob justice. Looking at it, I feel a strange mix of horror and fascination. Curator: Indeed. The print prompts us to consider the long shadow of history and how power dynamics continue to shape our present. Editor: Right, and to remember that these aren't just names in a book – they're people, victims of brutal times. It hits you, doesn’t it?