Ein new getruckt model Büchli...Page 2, recto 1529

This woodcut, "Ein new getruckt model Büchli...Page 2, recto," was created by Johann Schönsperger the Younger. The print presents a series of bands filled with geometric patterns in black ink against the off-white of the paper. The tight repetition of squares and crosses creates a visual texture that almost vibrates, due to the high contrast of the ink. The interplay between positive and negative space within each band is carefully balanced, drawing the eye across the surface. This tightly structured composition might have functioned as a template for embroidery, a craft that also relies on structured repetition and pattern formation. Each band could be seen as a sign, with its unique arrangement conveying specific symbolic or aesthetic meanings. Ultimately, the print achieves a delicate balance between utility and visual interest. It invites us to consider the potential for meaning to emerge from even the most seemingly simple arrangements of form.