Adoration of the Magi c. 17th century

Editor: This is Simon Frisius's "Adoration of the Magi," and what strikes me is the somewhat chaotic architecture of the city; it's almost like a ramshackle fortress. What draws your eye when you look at it? Curator: It’s the star, certainly. Notice how it’s rendered—a blazing light, an unwavering beacon. It's less about simple guidance and more about a primal, almost urgent call. What kind of emotions do you think it evokes? Editor: It seems to hint at a sense of expectation and hope, maybe even a little anxiety, considering all those figures journeying towards it. Curator: Precisely. Frisius captures the emotional and psychological weight of that journey, linking cultural memory to personal experience. What a hopeful reminder.