Christ Casting the Demon out of the Mute c. 16th century

Editor: This woodcut, "Christ Casting the Demon out of the Mute," is by an anonymous artist. The stark black and white and the expressive lines really strike me. What do you see when you look at this piece? Curator: The composition, with its dense hatching, creates a palpable tension. Note how the artist employs line to delineate form and texture, particularly in Christ's robes. Consider how the structural integrity of the composition emphasizes the narrative's climactic moment. Editor: So it’s the technique that really tells the story here? Curator: Precisely. The medium and its execution are intrinsically linked to the artwork's inherent power. Editor: That focus on the materiality really changes how I see it. Thanks!