The angel shouting 'Weh weh weh' c. 16th century

Editor: This is Hans Holbein the Younger's "The angel shouting 'Weh weh weh'". It's a very detailed image, and the angel's message seems pretty urgent. What can you tell me about the making of this piece? Curator: The dense hatching suggests the labor involved in its production. Consider the availability and cost of materials like the woodblock, the tools needed for carving, and the time commitment. What social class would commission such a work, and how would its message be received? Editor: So, the materials and process say as much as the image itself, maybe more? Curator: Exactly. Think about the economic forces at play and how they shape not only the creation, but also the consumption of art in Holbein's time. Editor: That’s fascinating; I'll definitely look at art differently now.