Scarabs 1935

"Scarabs" (1935) is a woodcut by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. Known for his explorations of perspective, tessellations, and impossible spaces, Escher often depicted natural elements in his works, such as the scarabs featured in this print. Escher's detailed and precise rendering of the insects and their surroundings creates a sense of realism, while the composition, with the scarabs seemingly entangled with a sphere, hints at the artist's fascination with the interplay of form and space. The use of black and white further accentuates the intricate details and textures of the print.