After Holbein (In Portfolio Artists against Torture) [trial proof] 1993

"After Holbein (In Portfolio Artists against Torture) [trial proof]" is a 1993 lithograph by Jasper Johns. The work is a reinterpretation of a 16th-century portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger. Johns's abstract style uses fragmented forms and shadowy tones to evoke the psychological effects of torture. This work is part of a portfolio of prints created to raise awareness about human rights abuses and the use of torture around the world. The image is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against oppression and a testament to the power of art to bring these issues to light.