Esther 6:10 1965

Rein Dool made this print, Esther 6:10, in 1965. It's an etching, and it's all about the push and pull of dark ink on paper. Look closely, and you'll see how Dool uses the black ink to carve out these figures from the light. It's a process of revelation, where the image emerges from the darkness. The texture is amazing, like a landscape made of tiny scratches and bites. You can almost feel the artist's hand at work, dragging the tool across the plate, leaving behind this gritty residue. The lines are so expressive, they seem to vibrate with energy. See how they build up around the hanging figure, creating a sense of tension and drama? It’s like the whole scene is holding its breath. It reminds me a bit of some of Goya's darker prints, that same sense of human cruelty and vulnerability. But Dool brings his own raw energy to it. Art isn't about answers, it’s about wrestling with big questions, and Dool really puts you in the ring with this one.