Song to the Virgin c. 1500
anonymous
drawing, print, textile, woodcut
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drawing
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aged paper
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hand written
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hand-lettering
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hand drawn type
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hand lettering
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textile
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tea stained
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hand-written
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hand-drawn typeface
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woodcut
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pen work
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handwritten font
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northern-renaissance
"Song to the Virgin" is an anonymous woodcut from the 16th century. The artwork is a religious print and consists of four panels depicting scenes of the Virgin Mary, the Virgin Mary with a child, a man praying to the Virgin Mary, and an angel praying. The print features decorative floral borders with text and musical notation. The piece showcases a style popular during this period, where religious themes intertwined with artistic techniques like woodcut printing and vibrant color usage. The work offers insights into religious practices and artistic styles prevalent in the early 16th century.
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