Jule- og nytårskort 1938

Axel Hou created this card for Christmas and New Year, a personal greeting etched on a printing plate. Hou was part of a generation grappling with faith in a rapidly changing world. In the print, we witness the baptism of Jesus, an act of humility and spiritual rebirth. Hou's choice of this scene is interesting, as it was made during a time of evolving social norms, where personal and collective identity was constantly negotiated. The nakedness of the figures could represent vulnerability and the stripping away of worldly concerns. Consider what it meant to depict such a scene at a time when traditional religious values were being questioned. Hou seems to be forging a connection between the ancient narrative and his contemporary world. This card offers not just a seasonal greeting, but also an invitation to reflect on faith, identity, and renewal during times of social transformation.