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The Northern Renaissance. 15 th Century Style. Wood Cuts. During the 1460s books were being produced using printmaking using wood blocks. To do this, piece are carved away from a wood block to leave the paper exposed when printed. Engraving.
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The Northern Renaissance 15th Century Style
Wood Cuts • During the 1460s books were being produced using printmaking using wood blocks. • To do this, piece are carved away from a wood block to leave the paper exposed when printed.
Engraving • Engraving involves carving into the surface of metal with a BURIN. Ink is then rubbed into the carved areas and run through a printing press. This allows for finer details than wood block.
Etching • Similar to Engraving, but involves covering the surface of a metal with wax, scratching away the wax in areas and dipping the metal into acid, this eats away the metal creating an impression. The printing is done in the same way as engraving.
Merode Altarpiece Artist: Robert Campin Date: 1425-1430 Medium: Tempera and Oil on Wood
The Ghent Altarpiece Artist: Jan van Eyck Date: completed 1432 Medium: Oil on Panel Location: Cathedral of St. Bavon, Ghent, Belgium
The Ghent AltarpieceClosed Artist: Jan van Eyck Date: completed 1432 Medium: Oil on Panel Location: Cathedral of St. Bavon, Ghent, Belgium