Man and Two Women c. 15th century

Editor: We're looking at "Man and Two Women", an anonymous piece from the Harvard Art Museums. It's a small woodcut, and the stark lines create this feeling of tension, like a stage play frozen mid-scene. What do you read in this tableau? Curator: It feels like a charged moment, doesn't it? The man's accusatory gesture, the women's guarded expressions... I wonder what story the artist meant to tell. Perhaps a commentary on social roles, power dynamics, or even just a fleeting glimpse into a human drama. What's your take? Editor: I hadn't thought about power dynamics specifically, but I like that interpretation. It gives the image a whole new layer of depth. Curator: Indeed. Art is often a mirror reflecting our own biases and experiences.