Parting of the Red Sea 15th-16th century

Editor: This anonymous woodcut depicts the "Parting of the Red Sea." The contrast between the figures being swallowed by the sea and those escaping is striking. What can you tell me about the context in which this would have been made? Curator: Considering the material, a woodcut, this print likely circulated widely. Its value lies not in its artistic originality, but in its reproductive capacity. How does the choice of this accessible medium affect its interpretation of the biblical narrative, do you think? Editor: So, it’s less about the individual artist and more about the culture consuming it? That's a fascinating perspective. Curator: Exactly. It emphasizes the social consumption and dissemination of the biblical story rather than individual artistic genius. Editor: I never thought about religious art from that angle before. Thanks!