Triumph of Christ (A-H) c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Robert Theer's "Triumph of Christ (A-H)." It's a complex scene etched with fine lines, creating a rather dramatic and, dare I say, anxious mood. What's your take on this piece? Curator: Anxious is a great word. Theer seems to wrestle with the weight of salvation. Look how Adam and Eve are almost forced into supplication, and the Ark… well, it's a symbol, heavy both literally and figuratively. I wonder if Theer questioned the cost of such triumph? Editor: The cost? That's interesting. So, it's not just a straightforward celebration? Curator: Never is, is it? Art, life…everything has its price. Theer perhaps hints at the sacrifices, the burdens carried to achieve this "triumph." It makes one think. Editor: I see it now. It's like the image has multiple layers. Thank you.