Alliance of Peace and Abundance

About this work

This print shows two women standing close together. One holds a bundle of grain, the other drapes a cloth over her shoulder. Their faces are calm, but their poses look strong and steady. The background is simple, with just a few wavy lines and a rock. The grain and cloth might stand for food and peace. The artist used deep shadows and light to make the figures pop. This style is called chiaroscuro. Look up technique: woodcut to see how prints like this were made.