Endpaper with Scenes of the Trades

About this work

This image shows a woodcut print with scenes of people working in various trades. The print is in gold metallic ink on hand-washed pale yellow paper. There are many small scenes, each showing people doing different jobs. The scenes are arranged in rows and columns, with no clear pattern or order. Some scenes show people working together, while others show individuals working alone. The scenes are detailed and show a range of activities, from farming to craftsmanship. The print is a good example of a woodcut, a technique used to create multiple copies of an image. To learn more about this technique, look up the term "woodcut".