Artwork
Το Λιοντάρι και ο Αμνός
Το Λιοντάρι και ο Αμνός is a print by Stefan Martin. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Stefan Martin’s 1980 woodcut shows a lion and lamb curled together in a quiet scene.
Stefan Martin’s 1980 woodcut shows a lion and lamb curled together in a quiet scene. Their outlines are sharp and bold, but the background fades into soft shadows. The print feels old and new at once, like a page torn from an antique book.
This isn’t just a picture of animals. The lion looks gentle, not fierce, and the lamb seems to trust him. The woodcut technique gives the image a rough, textured feel that feels handmade.
Want to see more like this? Look up Martin, Stefan (1936-1994).
Overview
This 1980 woodcut by Stefan Martin depicts a serene scene of a lion and lamb together. The print combines bold lines with soft shadows, evoking a sense of timelessness.
Subject & Meaning
The image is more than a simple representation of animals; the lion appears gentle and the lamb trusting, suggesting a symbolic or metaphorical interpretation.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique used by Martin gives the image a textured, handmade quality. The contrast between sharp outlines and soft background shadows adds depth to the scene.
Context
Martin's work revives a technique commonly used in book illustration from the 18th to early 20th centuries, blending traditional methods with a contemporary sensibility.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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