Spotprent met een man zittend op een ezel, een nar en andere figuren 1535 - 1571

This satirical print, made by an anonymous artist, was likely produced using woodcut, a relief printing technique. The artist would have used knives and gouges to carve away areas of a woodblock, leaving a raised design. The material and the method directly affect the image's stark, linear quality. Look at the bold outlines and the areas of dense hatching that create shadow and volume. These are characteristic of woodcut prints. The process requires considerable skill, especially for such a detailed composition with lettering integrated into the scene. The social significance lies in its role as a form of visual commentary. Prints like this one were relatively inexpensive to produce and distribute, making them an effective medium for circulating opinions and criticisms in society. Though unsigned, it speaks volumes about the relationship between labor, artistic production, and the dissemination of ideas. This print challenges conventional notions of artistic value, reminding us that powerful statements can emerge from accessible, "low-art" forms.