Covered Alley in Atrani 1931

M.C. Escher's "Covered Alley in Atrani" is a 1931 woodcut that displays the artist's early interest in perspective and geometry. This black and white print depicts a seemingly impossible space, an alley that twists and turns in an improbable fashion, with a series of arches and stairs leading to an unknown destination. This piece highlights Escher's mastery of visual illusion, a signature element in his later, more complex works. This print is a prime example of Escher's early development of his signature style of graphic art.