Robrecht I de Fries en Geertruida van Saksen 1517 - 1530

This is an anonymous print depicting Robrecht I de Fries and Geertruida van Saksen, made using woodcut technique. The composition, starkly rendered in black ink on a light background, is divided horizontally between the two figures, each lying in repose. The formal qualities of the woodcut — its bold lines and textures — give a sense of finality and solemnity. The linear and structured composition, typical of woodcuts, flattens the space, emphasizing the pattern and form over depth. The figures, although nominally representational, serve more as symbolic forms. This can be understood through a semiotic lens, where each element — the lines, the textures, and the figures themselves — functions as a signifier. This woodcut, therefore, is not merely an image but a structured communication. It invites ongoing interpretation and engagement with its visual language.