Ivan and Palagna. Illustration to Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky's Tale 'Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors' 1963

"Ivan and Palagna. Illustration to Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky's Tale 'Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors'" (1963) is a woodcut by Georgyi Yakutovytch. The piece, created in the style of Ukrainian folk art, depicts Ivan and Palagna, two characters from the tale, standing together, surrounded by their rustic surroundings. The woodcut's bold, black and white lines and intricate patterns capture the stark beauty and rich history of Ukrainian culture. Yakutovytch's piece is a striking example of the artist's mastery of woodcut, a technique he used extensively in his work.