https://www.fromoldbooks.org/Lloyd-Familienbuch-V/pages/176-frommig-lady-staircase/ Faith and Devotion (Frömmigkeil Pielà). A dramatic effect of light and shade accomplished partly through deliberate platewash: the whole area of the picture, except for the highlights, has a light grey background, not just unprinted. This was generally made by sponging the plate with ink before each impression, and wiping the highlights clean. Labour intensive: this was an expensive book, if so. #gimp #vintageArt #romanCatholic #nun #fobo #devotion #catholic