Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple, by an anonymous artist. It feels really direct and forceful. What can you tell me about the social role of this kind of imagery? Curator: This print likely circulated widely. Consider how these accessible images, depicting Christ challenging authority, potentially fueled social reform movements and shaped public perceptions of religious institutions. Editor: So, it's less about devotion and more about... political commentary? Curator: It's both! Religious images are rarely purely devotional. They operate within complex power structures, influencing belief and behavior. These prints put religious narrative in the public sphere. What do you think of that? Editor: That makes a lot of sense; I'll definitely think differently about prints going forward.