Book XXVII.57. Bononia colonized {Quarte Decadis Liber Septimus p. CCXXVIII verso} c. 15th century

Editor: This woodcut, "Book XXVII.57. Bononia colonized," is attributed to an anonymous artist. It feels…remarkably busy, a flurry of construction and human activity. What’s your take on its visual impact? Curator: It's like stepping into a memory, isn't it? A scene both ordered and chaotic, reflecting the act of building a civilization. The stark lines lend a sense of immediacy, almost like a sketch from the field. Editor: So, you’re saying the rawness is deliberate, a choice? Curator: Absolutely! It's as if the artist wanted us to feel the grit and effort, the very essence of creation. It's less about perfection and more about process, the tangible act of making something new. What does it make you feel? Editor: The energy is contagious! Thanks! Curator: Precisely! It's a vibrant scene.