Pluto

About this work

This is Pluto, god of the underworld. He’s a muscular, bearded man in dark robes. One hand grips a scepter, the other rests on a book. His face looks stern, almost angry. The lighting is dramatic—bright on one side, deep shadow on the other. This isn’t just any print. It’s a *woodcut*, made by carving three blocks of wood. One block holds the lines, another adds mid-gray tones, and the last fills in lighter shades. The paper feels thick and textured under your fingers. Try making your own print at home.