Wife of Professor Schaxel

About this work

This woodcut shows a jagged, black-and-white scene of two figures tangled together. The lines are sharp and uneven, like scratched metal. One figure’s arms wrap around the other, but faces and details blend into the chaotic shapes. Notice how the artist used only black ink on paper—no shading, just thick lines and empty space. The rough texture makes it feel urgent and raw. Next, check out woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.