Vrouw met twee schapen 1890 - 1916

Franz Marc made this woodcut, "Woman with Two Sheep," using stark black lines against a cream background. You can almost feel the artist's hand in the making; the cuts are direct, immediate. It reminds me that artmaking is a process of thinking and feeling. The rough texture of the wood is evident, contrasting the smooth curves of the woman’s body and the soft wool of the sheep. The artist's choices—the stark contrast, the way the figures intertwine— evoke a sense of intimacy and connection. Notice the way the woman’s arm is placed gently over the sheep. There is an arc from the fingers, through the animal's head to her breast. A line that speaks of care and attention. Looking at this, I am reminded of Paula Modersohn-Becker, who also explored themes of motherhood and nature with such sensitivity. It shows how artists, across time and different mediums, engage in this constant conversation, rethinking and reimagining what it means to be human. Art isn’t about answers; it’s about the questions we keep asking.