Prints a Brief Review of Their Technique And History
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Dlirer had used the relief proc- ess extensively for such purposes, likewise Burgkmair, who was, with Durer, one of the 68 H 2 GERMANY foremost designers for I he extensive pul)li('a- tions of Emperor Maximilian. Lucas Cran- acii elected the strong, emphatic woodcut for much of his graphic work, prominently em})loyed in the service of the Reformation. An example of his work, this tournament scene, is a reminder of the times in which he dwelt, and an illustration of his vivid power of presentati...on, typically Northern with its crowded figures. Other masters there are in plenty, whom we must neglect, as we shift our abode to Basle for a moment. We find ourselves here, about 1516, in the midst of a thriving pub- lishing center. Enterprising printers seek to secure pleasing decorations and illustrations for their scientific and literary output. They look for a good draughtsman to design some tasteful headings and end-pieces, borders and initials, and are well pleased with the sami)les submitted by a young newcomer, by name Hans Holbein.
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