The Risen Christ c. 15th century

Curator: Here we have a woodcut, currently titled *The Risen Christ*, housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. Its creator remains anonymous. Editor: It's stark. The high contrast gives it a sense of immediacy, like a powerful vision breaking through. Curator: Indeed. Note the linear patterns – so characteristic of the medium. The artist skillfully uses the lines to define form and suggest depth, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Absolutely. The heavy lines create a strong sense of volume despite the lack of color. It’s almost tactile, like I could feel the texture of the wood itself. And the expressions! Some are astonished, others skeptical. Curator: Precisely. The composition invites close inspection of each figure's reaction to this extraordinary event. Editor: It makes me think about how belief, or lack thereof, is often in the eye of the beholder, carved into our very faces. Curator: A fitting reflection. It’s a powerful testament to how art can spark personal contemplation even centuries later. Editor: Well, I'm walking away with more questions than answers—isn't that the point?