Scholastica Illustration (1932) by M.C. Escher

Scholastica Illustration - M.C. Escher - 1932

Artwork Information

TitleScholastica Illustration
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1932
Art MovementOp Art

About Scholastica Illustration

The artwork, titled “Scholastica Illustration,” was rendered in 1932 by M.C. Escher, an artist associated with the Op Art movement. This piece belongs to the genre of illustration and is part of the series “De vreeselijke avonturen van Scholastica.”

The artwork presents a surreal and intricate array of fantastical creatures and dynamic scenes. Various mythical animals, human-like figures, and other enigmatic beings are depicted in an intricate and vivid manner. The monochromatic palette, characterized by white lines and patterns on a black background, enhances the contrasts and intricacies of the elements within the scene. The elaborate composition includes elements of motion and abstraction, drawing the viewer into Escher’s imaginative and surreal narrative. This illustration typifies M.C. Escher’s meticulous attention to detail and his unique ability to blend reality with illusion, encapsulated within the framework of Op Art.

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