Meyer Madonna c. 19th century

Editor: This is the "Meyer Madonna" by Moritz Steinla. It’s an engraving, and the texture almost feels like fabric. What can you tell me about it? Curator: I'm drawn to the printmaking process itself. How did Steinla’s labor affect accessibility to this image? Who could afford prints, and what implications did that have for the dissemination of religious iconography? Editor: That's a fascinating point; it was more widely available, but still only to those with means. Thanks! Curator: Exactly. Considering these factors offers a richer understanding.