The artwork titled “Padlock” was created by M.C. Escher in 1931. This piece is part of the art movement known as Expressionism and falls within the genre of illustration. It is also associated with the series “XXIV Emblemata dat zijn zinne-beelden.”
The artwork depicts a large padlock intricately bound by a chain, creating a sense of restriction and confinement. The design is highly detailed, emphasizing the mechanical and textual elements of the padlock and the chain. There is also text in Latin and Dutch incorporated into the composition, suggesting a deeper symbolic or philosophical meaning behind the imagery. The use of black and white contrasts further enhances the stark and dramatic nature of the illustration.