Letter I with Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden 15th-16th century

Editor: This anonymous print, "Letter I with Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden," depicts a biblical scene with an interesting ornamental border. It feels very symbolic and staged. How do you interpret its meaning within its historical context? Curator: Consider how imagery reinforces social norms. The print highlights the consequences of disobedience, visually framing Adam and Eve's expulsion as a justification for societal rules and religious doctrine. Does this imagery normalize hierarchical structures? Editor: That's a great point! It's easy to see how it could reinforce societal structures through religious narrative. Curator: It invites the viewer to reflect on the public role of art in shaping moral and political beliefs. Editor: I see how the print participates in a broader cultural narrative, reinforcing religious teachings. Thanks!