Christ with Zaccheus the Tax Collector c. 15th century

Editor: This is an anonymous print called "Christ with Zaccheus the Tax Collector." The strong black lines make it feel pretty stark. What can you tell me about its historical context? Curator: Well, consider the role of religious imagery in public life. Prints like these, circulating widely, reinforced social norms. The story itself, of Christ accepting a tax collector, challenged existing hierarchies. How might this image have been viewed by different social classes? Editor: I guess some might have found it subversive. It's interesting to think about the politics of a seemingly simple religious scene. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. Art often reflects and shapes social perceptions, even in unexpected ways.