Saturn
19th Century
Bold black ink carves out a fierce, symmetrical face that looks like an ancient tribal mask meets cosmic deity. Sweeping horns curve outward from intense, staring eyes, while a stylized beard flows down to frame the astrological symbol for Saturn—a cross hovering over a crescent. The handwritten text at the bottom identifies this as a 'Houtsnede' (woodcut) from a series of planet masks, blending mythology with sharp, geometric Art Deco flair. It feels like a powerful talisman, staring right back at the viewer with unblinking intensity.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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