Rabbi Reading 1919 - 1920

Max Weber made this print, "Rabbi Reading," and I immediately imagine him carving into the block. The artist’s hand physically present in the act of creation. I see the rabbi framed, almost suspended, in a world of contemplation. The colors are so warm, like the tones of earth or wood. Look at the textures, the marks left by the woodgrain, they give the impression of something ancient and deeply felt. What was Weber thinking as he carved each line? Was he meditating on tradition, on knowledge, or on the act of reading itself? This piece is like a visual poem. Weber takes cues from Cubism and imbues it with spirituality. You can see the same in works by artists like Marsden Hartley and Sonia Delaunay. We, as artists, are forever referencing and responding to each other, aren't we? It’s a conversation across generations. This print isn't just an image; it's an invitation to dive into the complexities of interpretation and meaning.