Untitled
1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1934 ink by Francisco Amighetti Ruiz, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white print shows two robed monks standing side by side, their faces simple and serious. One holds a book, the other a candle. Below them, two smaller figures kneel—one with hands clasped, the other holding a bowl. The background is filled with bold, wavy lines that look like light or wind. The artist used a woodcut method, where the image is carved into wood and then printed. Notice how the lines are sharp and the shadows are deep, giving it a strong, graphic feel. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.
Francisco Amighetti (1907–1998) was a Costa Rican painter. In addition to his paintings, Amighetti also produced wood engravings, poetry and works of art criticism. He based his artwork on basic lifestyle in Costa…
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