Palizzi, Calabria 1930

"Palizzi, Calabria" is a 1930 drawing by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. Created in pencil, the work depicts a picturesque Italian village perched atop a craggy cliff. The meticulously rendered landscape showcases Escher's early interest in perspective and architectural detail, evident in the carefully constructed buildings and winding roads. This piece demonstrates the artist's ability to capture the beauty and complexity of a real-world scene through a meticulous and stylized approach.