Nocturnal Rome 1934

"Nocturnal Rome," a 1934 woodcut by M.C. Escher, depicts a nocturnal scene of the Roman Forum. Escher's signature style is evident in this artwork, with its use of perspective and the interplay of light and shadow to create an unsettling, almost dreamlike atmosphere. The buildings are rendered in stark black and white, emphasizing their geometric forms and highlighting the sense of depth and space. This piece, like much of Escher's work, explores themes of perspective, illusion, and the nature of reality.