Illustration from Voragine, Leben der Heiligen. Augsburg, Bämler, 1475 c. 15th century

Editor: Here we have an illustration from Voragine's _Leben der Heiligen_, printed in Augsburg in 1475. It’s an anonymous work, rendered with simple lines. It almost feels like a medieval comic strip. What's your take on it? Curator: It’s an intriguing little window, isn’t it? I always find these early printed images so direct, so unpretentious. Look at the way the artist uses line to suggest depth. What story do you imagine is unfolding? Editor: It looks like one king is waking up another king! Maybe it is a medieval wake-up call! Curator: Perhaps! It could be a tale of betrayal, a dream visitation, or simply a royal morning routine. The beauty lies in its open-endedness. Editor: I see it differently now. Curator: Isn't that the joy of art?