Pentedattio, Calabria (October 1930) 1930

"Pentedattio, Calabria (October 1930)" is a 1930 lithograph by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, known for his intricate and often impossible designs. The artwork depicts a picturesque Italian village nestled amongst towering rock formations, a characteristic motif in Escher's early works. The meticulously rendered detail and the play of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism, while the composition hints at Escher's fascination with perspective and spatial relationships.