Kerkgangers 1929

"Kerkgangers" (Churchgoers) is a 1929 woodcut by Dutch artist Dick Ket. The artwork depicts a group of people walking towards a church. The black and white composition creates a stark contrast, highlighting the figures and the architecture. Ket's simple, bold style emphasizes the solemnity and gravitas of the scene, capturing a moment of everyday life in the Netherlands. The woodcut, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a powerful example of Ket's distinctive artistic style, characterized by strong lines and simplified forms, which he developed under the influence of German Expressionism.