Illustration LV: the 5th figure: the opening of the 6th Seal, a great earthquake, the sun blackens, the moon becomes as blood, and the stars fall unto the earth (Revelation6: 12-17). c. 16th century

Editor: This intense piece, "Illustration LV: the 5th figure...", by an anonymous artist, depicts the opening of the 6th Seal. There's a real sense of chaos and drama. What grabs you most about this image? Curator: The sheer emotionality, don't you think? It's a pre-apocalyptic opera, a visual shout. Look at the sun blackening, the moon turning to blood. What does that evoke in you? Editor: Foreboding, definitely. And the people below, shielding their faces, it feels very raw and human. Curator: Exactly! It’s a reminder that even in cosmic events, it's the human experience that resonates. Editor: I hadn't thought of it that way. Curator: Art is about perspective, isn’t it? A shared journey of seeing and feeling.