Jesus Speaks to the Women of Jerusalem 1917

Curator: Eric Gill, the controversial British sculptor and printmaker, created this wood engraving, "Jesus Speaks to the Women of Jerusalem". Editor: It feels so stark, so reduced, yet somehow deeply moving. The contrast is everything here. Curator: Gill's artistic vision was profoundly shaped by his religious convictions and his association with the Arts and Crafts movement. Editor: The figures are like silhouettes, almost emblems of grief, aren't they? Curator: The piece resonates with Gill’s broader interest in integrating religious themes into everyday life and art. Editor: It makes you wonder about the role of the artist, the role of imagery, in communicating such a powerful story. Curator: Indeed. Gill's work definitely continues to provoke conversations about faith, art, and society.