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Rudolf Grossman created this untitled etching, and the scene unfolds with remarkable dynamism. The architecture looms in the background while the foreground is full of figures and horses. This juxtaposition immediately establishes a hierarchy, setting the stage for a narrative heavy with societal implications. Grossman’s use of line is particularly striking. The density of the etching lines, reminiscent of Expressionist woodcuts, suggests a world on the brink. The architectural facades, rendered with an almost frantic energy, mirror the societal unease permeating the era. The procession is not celebratory but fraught with a nervous energy, the people are not individuals but figures of a collective anxiety. The semiotic weight of the cathedral looms large. Historically, it represents structure and control. Yet here, it's destabilized by the chaotic procession before it, creating a powerful tension. Grossman challenges the traditional meanings of power and faith. This etching is not merely a depiction but a critical engagement with the shifting cultural landscape of its time.