Katakombe (Catacomb) 1960

Anton Lehmden's 1960 etching "Katakombe (Catacomb)" depicts a claustrophobic, shadowy space, possibly a subterranean chamber. The composition is dominated by a central, rectangular box, rendered with precise lines, while the surrounding space is filled with delicate, swirling lines, suggestive of the passage of time or the feeling of being lost. The work's subtle, almost monochromatic palette enhances the sense of mystery and isolation within the subterranean space.