On the Virgin Mary c. 15th century

Editor: Here we have "On the Virgin Mary," by an anonymous artist. It appears to be a woodcut print. The lines are so distinct! What can you tell us about it? Curator: This print invites us to consider the labor and materials involved in its creation. The very act of carving this image into wood was a skilled craft, reflecting the socio-economic context of printmaking. How might its availability as a printed image have affected access to religious iconography for different classes? Editor: That's a fascinating point. I hadn't considered the social impact of its production. Curator: Indeed. This piece encourages us to think about who made it, who consumed it, and what beliefs shaped its making. Editor: I'll definitely remember to look at art with those questions in mind. Thanks!