Book XL.2 Sufferings of the people of Sinope {Quarte Decadis Liber Decimus p. CCXLVIII} 1493

Editor: Here we have Book XL.2 Sufferings of the people of Sinope, an anonymous work. It feels incredibly dramatic, especially with that figure tumbling from the tower. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: It's a raw, almost brutal depiction. This artist, though nameless to us, captured the chaos of conflict. Look at the lines; they're not refined, but they convey so much energy. The lack of ornamentation draws me into the heart of the suffering. Doesn't it make you wonder about the story behind it? Editor: Absolutely! It's like a snapshot of a much larger narrative. I appreciate how it pushes you to imagine the full context. Curator: Exactly, and sometimes, the absence of detail speaks louder than any masterpiece.