Book XXXV.45-50. Antiochus addresses the multitudes {Quarte Decadis Liber Sextus p. CCXVII} 1493

Editor: This woodcut, "Book XXXV.45-50. Antiochus addresses the multitudes" by an anonymous artist, is quite striking in its stark contrast. What catches your eye in terms of its formal qualities? Curator: Notice how the artist uses line to define form, creating a sense of depth and space through linear perspective, however rudimentary. The composition is deliberately organized, with Antiochus at the apex. Editor: I see that now. The symmetry is interesting! Curator: Indeed. The balance and repetition create a visual rhythm. Consider how the artist uses the limited medium to convey a sense of grandeur. Does this change your initial impression? Editor: It does! I appreciate how the artist utilized the lines to guide my focus. Curator: Exactly! Sometimes limitations can enhance ingenuity.