Letter 120 to Hedibia - Question 8: What is the meaning of Matthew 27:50,51? c. 15th century

Curator: Here we have an intriguing anonymous print, titled "Letter 120 to Hedibia - Question 8: What is the meaning of Matthew 27:50,51?" It resides in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: My initial reaction is one of starkness—the contrasting blacks and whites create a rather dramatic, almost theatrical effect. Curator: Indeed. Note how the imagery focuses on interpretations of specific biblical passages, using symbolic representation. For example, how would you interpret the clamore & la separatione? Editor: The clamor, undoubtedly, conveys upheaval—emotional and spiritual chaos. As for the separation, it may represent the tearing of the temple veil as a symbol of transition, or the dawn of a new era. Curator: Precisely! It is fascinating to witness how cultural memory is conveyed through visual symbols here. Editor: It's also quite striking how formal arrangements serve to emphasize key narrative moments. Curator: Indeed, it is the interplay between structure and iconography that makes this work so compelling. Editor: An insightful juxtaposition indeed. It gives much to consider.