In this class, we started by talking about the final two layers of the Insenheim Altarpiece and how the context it was intended for shaped the scenes depicted in the piece. My question from my previous post where I questioned the point of representing the skin diseases as evil (with Lucifer) began to make more sense with the revelation of the depiction of St. Anthony’s Temptation. In the inscription on the piece, which included more depictions of skin diseases with one of the hybrids attacking St. Anthony, the statement “Where were you, why did you not appear at once to spare me these moments?” reflected what those in the monastery might be feeling. Additionally, we talked about the belief that people would be tempted by the devil to sin or forsake God in their final moments. With this context, Lucifer’s decaying skin makes more sense, as it could be a reference to this sort of questioning or criticism of God, and a deterrent to do so in the same way as the depiction of St. Anthony’s Temptation. We also talked about relics, which, when given more context about the tourism and very shady side of the relic industry, was a very good lead in to talking about the Protestant Reformation.