Illustration LXVII: the 15th figure: an angel cries to Jesus Christ who is seated upon a cloud to thrust his sickle and reap the harvest of the earth. The vine of the earth is gathered and cast into the great winepress of the wrath of God (Revelation 14: 14-20) c. 16th century

Curator: This compelling woodcut, titled "Illustration LXVII," visualizes a scene from the Book of Revelation. The imagery is striking. Editor: Woah, talk about intense! It's all sharp lines and chaotic energy, like a nightmare you can't quite shake off. Curator: The print depicts an angel imploring Jesus, enthroned on a cloud, to initiate the harvest of the Earth—a metaphor for divine judgment. The lower register shows the grim consequences: the "winepress of the wrath of God". Editor: I get a feeling of helplessness looking at this. All those tiny people caught up in something much bigger than themselves… it’s bleak. I wonder about the artist's state of mind? Curator: The socio-political landscape during its creation surely shaped such apocalyptic visions. Fear and religious fervor were powerful forces. Editor: Absolutely. And this image, though unsettling, is also a raw expression of those complex emotions. Curator: Indeed. This piece serves as a stark reminder of how belief systems intersect with the human experience. Editor: Leaving me contemplating the power of symbols and the enduring search for meaning.