Tête de Christ 1913

"Tête de Christ" (1913) is a powerful woodcut by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout. The piece depicts a close-up view of Christ's face, with his eyes closed and a crown of thorns visible. The background is a stark, geometric pattern suggestive of a cityscape or cityscape. The work’s stark, expressionistic style, which emphasizes emotional intensity through strong lines and forms, is characteristic of Schelfhout’s work, making it a significant example of early 20th-century printmaking.