Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes c. 16th century

Curator: This intriguing print is entitled, Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Its creator is unknown. Editor: It feels like a dream—a stark, simple dream rendered in high contrast. Curator: The starkness comes from the black and white woodcut technique. It is the story of divine generosity. Editor: It’s striking how the crowd seems both uniform and individualized, a sea of faces but each one distinct. I'm drawn to the child at the center holding the baskets. They look like an innocent witness. Curator: Yes, that figure adds a layer of humanity to the miracle. An interesting blend of the earthly and the divine. Editor: It makes you wonder about belief and wonder. Food for thought, indeed.