Engel mit Spruchband nach rechts, in einem Zwickel 

Bernhard Neher the Younger created this drawing, "Angel with banderole to the right, in a spandrel," using a pencil on paper. Notice how the composition leads your eye from left to right following the angel holding a blank banderole, drawing attention to its gentle inclination and the empty scroll. The figure is placed at an angle, nestled within a spandrel shape, which creates a dynamic yet contained structure. The precise pencil strokes define forms and create a sense of depth, while the monochromatic palette focuses attention on the texture of the angel's soft wings and serene facial expression. Here, form and function meet, as Neher explores not just the visual appeal of the angel but also how the piece destabilizes established meanings. The blank banderole challenges the traditional role of angels as messengers of divine text, questioning the fixity of religious narratives. The structure embodies an invitation for reflection, allowing viewers to project their own interpretations.