Illustration LX c. 16th century

Editor: This is Illustration LX, created by an anonymous artist. The stark lines of the woodcut give it an intense feel. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The medium speaks volumes. The roughness of a woodcut suggests a broader audience, a move away from elite art production. Consider the labor involved: the carving, the printing, the consumption by many. Does this alter our understanding of the image itself? Editor: So, the process democratizes the myth? I never thought about it that way. Thanks!