The Lamentations of Jeremiah 1955

Fritz Eichenberg's 1955 woodcut, "The Lamentations of Jeremiah," depicts the biblical prophet Jeremiah in a moment of despair. The image is rendered in dark tones, highlighting the somber mood of the scene. A group of figures, including a woman holding a child, are positioned in the foreground, while a broken cityscape looms in the background, symbolizing the destruction of Jerusalem. The artist, known for his expressive and dynamic black and white illustrations, uses this powerful imagery to evoke the themes of loss, grief, and displacement found in the biblical text.