Christ Showing his Wounds to God the Father; verso: Antipater Showing his Wounds to Emperor Julian c. 15th century

Curator: Right, this anonymous print, "Christ Showing his Wounds to God the Father," presents such a stark image. It's almost medieval in its directness, wouldn’t you say? Editor: Yes, the raw emotion is palpable! What strikes me most is the… well, the *wounds*. What do you make of their prominence in this piece? Curator: It's a visceral reminder of sacrifice, of course. But it's also about the body as evidence, Christ presenting his suffering. Almost legalistic, wouldn’t you agree? God as judge, Christ as… lawyer. Editor: I never thought of it that way! I guess I saw it more as a plea for mercy. Curator: Or maybe it’s both! The best art often holds conflicting ideas in balance, doesn't it? The artist invites us into that tension. Editor: Definitely gives you a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing your insight! Curator: My pleasure! Always a pleasure to unravel these visual stories together.