The Grèves from the Summit of Mount St Michael, engraved by T. Higham 1836

Editor: This engraving, "The Grèves from the Summit of Mount St Michael" by Clarkson Stanfield, shows such intricate architectural detail. What hidden stories do you think are embedded in this image? Curator: Look closely at the Gothic architecture reaching towards the sky. Does it remind you of anything? The aspiration for heaven, perhaps, or the assertion of power? Consider also how the landscape grounds the structure; the visual dialogue between the earthly and the divine is rich with symbolism. Editor: That’s interesting. I hadn't considered how the landscape interacts with the religious architecture. Curator: Visual symbols speak volumes. This tension between the sacred and secular encapsulates centuries of cultural memory, don't you think? What do you make of it? Editor: This makes me see it in a completely different light. Thanks for your perspective!