The Life of Christ in Woodcuts

Name: The Life of Christ in Woodcuts
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ISBN: 9781025800677

James Illustrator Reid

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Prints & printmaking; Religious subjects depicted in art; New Testaments; Christian leaders & leadership

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""The Life of Christ in Woodcuts"" is a powerful visual narrative that recounts the ministry and passion of Jesus through the medium of wood engraving. Created by the artist James Reid, this wordless work belongs to the tradition of graphic storytelling that emerged in the early 20th century. Through stark, evocative black-and-white imagery, Reid captures the emotional and spiritual gravity of the New Testament, from the Nativity to the Resurrection.

Each block print is meticulously crafted, utilizing light and shadow to emphasize the drama of the biblical account. As a significant example of the ""novel in pictures"" genre, this work demonstrates the unique ability of visual art to communicate profound religious and human experiences without the need for text. Readers and art enthusiasts alike will appreciate the stark beauty of the woodcuts and the timeless nature of the subject matter. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of sacred art and the technical mastery of early 20th-century printmaking.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: James Illustrator Reid
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 245g
ISBN: 9781025800677
ISBN 10: 1025800672
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active