Voetwassing 1903 - 1920

"Voetwassing" (Foot Washing), a woodcut by Bernard Essers, depicts a scene of a woman washing the feet of a robed figure. The work, created between 1903 and 1920, shows the figures positioned in a stylized garden with a fountain and lily plants. Essers, known for his woodcut illustrations, uses stark black and white contrasts to highlight the figures and their surroundings. The scene is reminiscent of the biblical story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. The combination of religious imagery with geometric shapes and stylized forms reflects Essers' artistic style and the broader art movements of his time.