Law of War and Peace

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene with three figures on a raised platform. One figure stands holding a book, another leans in as if listening, and a third kneels below, reaching up. Behind them, a winged figure floats above, holding a palm branch. To the left, a soldier lies on the ground, while a woman in a hat watches from the right. The title at the top reads *"Law of War and Peace"*—this print was made to illustrate a book on the same topic. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the figures look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one used acid and needles to carve detailed images into metal plates.