Vienna: St. Michael's Church (Wien: Die Michaelerkirche) 1908

"Vienna: St. Michael's Church (Wien: Die Michaelerkirche)" is a 1908 woodcut by the Austrian artist Urban Janke. This artwork, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, depicts a simplified, yet detailed, view of the Michaelerkirche in Vienna, Austria. Janke's use of bold outlines and flat areas of color characteristic of the woodcut style creates a stylized architectural scene, emphasizing the church's towering structure and its prominent position within the cityscape. The composition showcases the unique architectural details of the church, like its tower and the red roof, adding a touch of historical context.