The artwork, titled “Ancona (November 1936)”, was created by the artist M.C. Escher in the year 1936. This woodcut belongs to the Surrealism art movement and falls under the cityscape genre.
The artwork depicts an intricately detailed city scene presented through Escher’s masterful use of the woodcut medium. The view features a prominently positioned church with a distinctive façade and adjacent buildings, showcasing a complex interplay of light and shadow. The perspective in the artwork emphasizes the architectural elements and the density of the urban environment. People are depicted walking in the shadowed streets, adding life and movement to the meticulously crafted cityscape. The artwork reflects Escher’s characteristic precision and imaginative approach, making it a notable example of his oeuvre in the realm of cityscapes.