De Intocht 1920

"De Intocht" is a 1920 woodcut by Belgian artist Bernard Essers (1893-1945). The artwork depicts a procession of people on horseback entering a town. The composition is dominated by a dense crowd of figures, their forms rendered in a stark black-and-white style characteristic of woodcut prints. The scene is set against a backdrop of architectural structures, suggesting a historical or religious context. Essers's use of bold lines and stark contrasts creates a powerful visual impact, evoking a sense of grandeur and solemnity. The image is likely to be a depiction of a historical event, possibly a religious procession.