Brudermord (Cain and Abel)
1919
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
1919
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
This woodcut shows two men struggling. One is on top, gripping the other’s shoulders. The man below clutches his head in pain, his body twisted in agony. The lines are rough and jagged, with no smooth edges—just sharp contrasts of black and white. The scene looks like a violent fight, but the title hints it’s about brothers. The artist carved the whole image into wood, then printed it, which makes the lines look carved rather than painted. Check out how this woodcut works—it’s a whole different way of making art.
