A King and the Lord c. 1957

Charles Knowles’s "A King and the Lord," a linocut print created around 1957, depicts a simplified yet striking contrast between a crowned king and a bearded, haloed figure. The king, rendered in red, holds a scepter and a sphere, representing his worldly power. The lord, in gold, holds a branch, a symbol of nature and spiritual authority. Knowles, tragically, passed away at the age of 19 in 1958, leaving behind a small yet intriguing body of work. This print is a testament to his talent for conveying complex ideas through simple, bold forms.