San Gimignano after 1898

Nella Pucci's "San Gimignano" is a striking black and white woodcut created after 1898. The print depicts the iconic medieval towers of San Gimignano, Italy, rendered in simplified, almost geometric forms. The artist's use of bold lines and contrasting light and dark areas creates a strong sense of depth and perspective, emphasizing the towering heights of the buildings. The composition is centered on the towers, which stand out against a simple, textured background. This stark simplicity and focus on the subject matter are characteristic of Pucci's style, which often drew inspiration from the artistic movements of her time, including Symbolism and Art Nouveau.