On Forgiveness of other Members of the Church c. 16th century

Editor: This woodcut, "On Forgiveness of other Members of the Church," is by an anonymous artist. It seems like a rudimentary print, what can you tell me about this work? Curator: This appears to be a mass-produced image. The labor involved in carving the block, the paper used, and the potential for widespread distribution are all significant. Think about the audience and what message such a widely available image might carry. How does the medium impact its reception? Editor: So, the value isn't just in the image itself, but in how accessible it was? Curator: Precisely. Its value resides in its function as a tool for disseminating ideas. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Thanks!