Saint Vincent Martyr

1925

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This is a drawing of a landscape with a giant bird and a glowing figure. The image shows a large bird hovering over a reclining figure surrounded by plants. The figure is glowing and has a serene expression. In the background, there is a coastal village with classical architecture, a sea with horizontal lines, and a small boat. On the cliffs, there are silhouettes of animals. The drawing combines elements of nature and mysticism.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on heavier laid paper with prominent chai n lines

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.51 × 40.32 cm (10 7/16 × 15 7/8 in.)
    image: 20.96 × 28.42 cm (8 1/4 × 11 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.490

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 103

  • Copyright

    All M.C. Escher works © Cordon Art-Baarn-the Netherlands. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1981

  • Bool, F.H. et al. M.C. Escher: His Life and Complete Graphic Work. Amsterdam: Meulenhoff, 1981; English-language edition, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1982.

Wikidata ID

Q65574612

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