The artwork entitled “The Heavy Heart” was created by M.C. Escher in the year 1937. It belongs to the Op Art movement and is categorized as a poster.
The artwork features a stylized, abstract representation, characterized by intricate lines and shading. Dominantly, the composition showcases a central form that seems to combine elements of a hat and a heart. The technique used emphasizes depth and dimension through meticulous line work, typical of Escher’s explorations in optical illusions and complex geometrical patterns. Surrounding the main image, text in a bold, stencil-like font reads “HET BEZWAARDE HART” and “GEDICHTEN J.G.ESCHER,” adding a textual component to the visual intricacy of the piece. The interplay between the visual and textual elements creates a compelling and thought-provoking poster, embodying the essence of the Op Art movement.