Book XXXII.7. Lucius Manlius Acidinus hindered from entering Rome {Quarte Decadis Liber Secundus p. CXCII} 1493

Editor: This woodcut, titled *Book XXXII.7. Lucius Manlius Acidinus hindered from entering Rome*, depicts a figure being stopped at the edge of what I assume is Rome. What can we learn about this scene? Curator: Well, this image freezes a moment of disrupted power. Consider the historical context; access to Rome was carefully controlled, wasn't it? Who gets in, who is kept out - that speaks volumes about societal structures, privilege, and exclusion. Editor: So, you're saying that this image isn't just about one person being stopped, but a broader commentary on who holds power? Curator: Exactly! The act of barring someone from entry signifies a societal gatekeeping. What does this image say about mobility, about citizenship, about belonging? Editor: I never thought about it that way; it's about who is in and who is out! Curator: Precisely! Let's keep thinking about power, exclusion, and who gets to tell these stories.