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clair-obscur houtsnede in zwart en bruin; gedrukt van een houten lijnblok en twee houten toonblokken

Art Historical Context

This striking chiaroscuro woodcut captures the biblical scene known as the Miraculous Catch of Fish, rendered with remarkable tonal depth. Created by Ugo da Carpi in 1609, the print measures 241 by 347 millimeters and employs three wooden blocks—a key line block in black plus two tone blocks in brown—to build rich contrasts of light and shadow. The technique transforms a simple line drawing into an image that closely resembles a wash drawing or painting, highlighting the dramatic moment when Christ directs his disciples to cast their nets. Ugo da Carpi played a pivotal role in bringing the ch...

About the Artist

Ugo da Carpi · 1480–1535

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