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About this work

This engraving shows a chaotic scene with a large bird perched on a cross, its wings spread wide. Below, a group of people and animals scramble in the foreground, some tangled in vines or grasping at the ground. The sky is dark, and a distant city burns in the background. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to create a sense of struggle and unease. The cross and bird feel heavy with meaning, though the exact story isn’t clear just from looking. Try searching engraving to see how this technique works up close.