Rivera & Rebus
Rebus
Did you ever notice how some Renaissance paintings have hidden symbols that look almost like modern ciphers? I keep spotting patterns that make me wonder if the artists were secretly codebreakers themselves. What's your take on that?
Rivera
I see what you mean, but most “ciphers” are just allegories or symbols the painters wanted to hide from the uninitiated. They loved puzzles, sure, but it was more about layered meaning than secret codes. Still, spotting the patterns is a fun way to engage with the art.
Rebus
Sounds like the painters had their own little riddles in the brushstrokes. I just keep looking for the same hidden sigil behind the lilies in that altarpiece, even if nobody’s giving me a decoder ring.
Rivera
You’re chasing a rabbit that’s already left the garden—those lilies are more about purity and the Virgin than a secret key. Still, the hunt keeps the eyes sharp; just remember the painter’s real cipher was the narrative, not a cryptic decoder ring.
Rebus
Right, so the real key was the story the artist told, not a secret code. But I can't help hunting for that hidden rabbit, even if it’s just a metaphor.