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Woodcut
This image is reproduced from an original fifteenth-century woodcut by Ludwig of Ulm, preserved in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Active in Germany between 1450 and 1470, Ludwig of Ulm was among the earliest producers of printed devotional images. This remarkable woodcut bears witness to late medieval Catholic devotion to the Passion of Christ and reflects the enduring mysteries of the Christian faith.
The reverse features an excerpt from the Gospel of Luke recounting Christ's Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane in french, latin or english (Jerusalem bible traduction).
High-definition archival reproduction, individually hand-mounted onto two sheets of 160 gsm handmade laid cotton paper using traditional methods (total 320 gsm).
Traditional smoothing with Marseille soap to enhance colour vibrancy and improve durability, available as an optional finish.
Overall: 11.1 x 8 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
devotional images
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Hand-painted Woodcut
This image is reproduced from an original fifteenth-century woodcut by an anonymous artist, preserved in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Produced during the 15th century, this art is among the earliest production of printed devotional images. This remarkable woodcut bears witness to late medieval Catholic marian devotion to immaculate conception and reflects the enduring mysteries of the Christian faith.
The reverse features excerpts from a homily by John of Damascus and from the Transitus Mariae, offering an early Christian perspective on this mystery.
Hand-painted woodcut, individually coloured using pochoir techniques and hand-mounted onto two sheets of 160 gsm handmade laid cotton paper using traditional methods (320 gsm total).
Traditional smoothing with Marseille soap to enhance colour vibrancy and improve durability, available as an optional finish.
Overall: 11.1 x 8 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)