Virgin and Child, 1518–1525, Sebald Beham, German, 1500–1550, 18 × 13 in. ( × cm), Woodcut printed from two blocks on two sheets of paper, Germany, 16th century, Virgin and Child was clearly meant to be seen from a distance. The large, uncluttered composition allows the flowing lines to stand out. Its creator, Sebald Beham, meant it for public devotion of the Madonna. He used simple patterns of lines to make the cutting of the printing block quicker and cheaper, an important consideration for a work of art intended for a middle-class market.

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License: Licensed
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