As we forgive / our / debtors from The Lord's Prayer - Max pechstein

Analyze

💠Because of the faces of the people and more of the piece is black than white, there is a negative mood
💠The quick and sharp strokes show edge line which defines the facial features of the people.
💠Repetition of carving strokes unify the piece

Interpret

The use of only black and white give viewers of this piece of art an easier understanding of the feelings of forgiveness.

Woodcut from a portfolio of twelve woodcuts and one woodcut cover, 1921

Describe

💠This wood carving was carved from a black background
💠Jagged strokes were used to make sharp lines and geometric shapes
💠Short, quick digs into the wood were used to give texture to the hair and clothing
💠65% black 35% white (not counting the mounting)
💠This carving using positive and negative space