Deposition c. 15th century

Curator: This anonymous woodcut print, Deposition, is striking! What captures your attention? Editor: It's a bit haunting, actually. The stark black lines, the figures clustered around the cross... it feels very immediate and raw. What do you make of its impact? Curator: I feel like the artist seeks to engage the viewer in the scene, inviting us to contemplate suffering and faith. The text above likely functioned as a prayer, meant to be read alongside the image. Doesn't it create a visceral experience? Editor: Definitely. I hadn't considered the text as integral to the image. That gives me a new perspective. Curator: Exactly! It's a potent reminder of how art operates in complex cultural contexts, inviting contemplation and, perhaps, empathy.