Povrtraits divers
Povrtraits divers is a 1557 illustrated book printed in Lyon by Jean de Tournes, with woodcut designs attributed to Bernard Salomon, intended as a series of small scenes of classical and biblical stories. The pictures are fine black-line woodcuts set in deep stage-like urban spaces with arched gateways, stepped platforms and small figures, showing how a designer can build a convincing receding perspective with minimal line.
