Lions holds conference with Reynard, lionesses, and monkey c. 17th century

Editor: Allart van Everdingen's "Lions Holds Conference with Reynard, Lionesses, and Monkey" presents a fascinating animal gathering. The cross-hatching creates a slightly unsettling mood. What do you read into the symbolism of this assembly? Curator: Notice how the lion, an age-old symbol of power, is central, flanked by the fox, connoting cunning, and the monkey, often linked with mimicry or foolishness. It’s like a morality play, using archetypes. What narrative do you think Everdingen wanted to create? Editor: Perhaps a commentary on the different facets of leadership? This certainly gives me a lot to think about regarding visual storytelling. Curator: Indeed. Images often speak volumes about the values and anxieties of their time.