Crossing the Red Sea c. 15th century

Editor: This woodcut, titled "Crossing the Red Sea" and created by an anonymous artist, has a strikingly simple style. The figures seem to emerge from the landscape. What symbolic readings do you find in it? Curator: The Red Sea is more than just a body of water here; it represents a profound liminal space. Notice how the figures are rendered—their faces, though simplified, suggest determination. What emotional weight might this crossing carry, do you think? Editor: Perhaps the unknown—leaving the familiar behind for a promised future. Curator: Exactly. The stark contrast of the woodcut amplifies this sense of leaving the known for the unknown. It's a powerful symbol of transformation and hope, echoing through time. Editor: I see the endurance of faith represented through this simple composition now. Curator: Indeed. A simple image, but rich in cultural memory.