Ten Wood Engravings for the Old Testament

published 1955

Fritz Eichenberg

Associated Names
Fritz Eichenberg

Artist, American, 1901 - 1990

This is a photograph of a printed sheet featuring ten wood engravings for the Old Testament by Fritz Eichenberg. The image shows a list of titles of wood engravings associated with specific passages from the Old Testament printed on a white rectangular paper mounted on a maroon background. The list includes titles such as "The First Seven Days" from Genesis I and "And David Took a Harp" from Samuel XVI, referencing various books and chapters from the Old Testament. The entries on the list are numbered from 1 to 10 corresponding to biblical chapters and verses, suggesting an organized collection of artistic interpretations by the artist Fritz Eichenberg.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio with nine wood engravings (plus one: 1964.8.1790)

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.459-467

Associated Artworks

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This is a monochrome illustration depicting a surreal scene with various creatures and figures. There is a central tall tree-like or columnar structure dividing the illustration. On one side, a robed figure with wings and a sword stands above the ground, while below is a natural environment with birds and a deer. On the other side of the column-like structure, a muscular figure holds an object, surrounded by animals. At the bottom, a crouched figure appears amidst flowers. Surrounding vegetation and animals create a lush, mythical setting.

And Their Eyes were Opened

Fritz Eichenberg

1955

This is a drawing of animals in an ark. Various animals, including zebras, giraffes, a rhino, a tiger, and others are depicted crowded together in a wooden structure. A figure gestures towards an incoming dove carrying an olive leaf. The drawing uses strong contrasts between black and white, with detailed line work emphasizing the textures of the animals' fur and the wooden planks of the ark. The composition leads the viewer's eye from the animals up to the sky, where the dove's arrival signifies hope and renewal.

And in Her Mouth was an Olive Leaf

Fritz Eichenberg

1955

This is a drawing featuring a hooded figure with dramatic highlights. The composition includes a central hooded figure turning back towards towering celestial beings above and a stormy, rugged landscape below. The drawing is intricately detailed with textured lines creating a sense of movement and depth. The rendering of the celestial figures, with their outstretched wings and flowy garments, provides a contrast between the earthly and the ethereal.

And She became a Pillar of Salt

Fritz Eichenberg

1955

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