Ascension c. 15th century

Editor: This woodcut, titled "Ascension" and created by an anonymous artist, is striking in its stark black and white imagery. The figures are so expressive, their faces turned upwards. How do you read the emotion in this piece? Curator: The artist masterfully uses simple lines to convey profound wonder and anticipation. It’s a hopeful scene, but also tinged with loss. The upturned faces are searching, longing, as if a part of them is ascending too. What a personal, intimate interpretation of a religious event, don't you think? Editor: I do! I'll definitely think about loss and hope when I see art from now on. Curator: Exactly. Now, let's explore how artistic expression, from personal feeling to cultural representation, intertwines with our perceptions.