Åke Holm, Maria and the Three Wise Men, Sweden, 1978, Woodcut

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Åke holm, sweden. Woodcut, maria and the three wise men, 1978. A dramatic graphic work in which three stylized figures … Read more Åke holm, sweden. Woodcut, maria and the three wise men, 1978. A dramatic graphic work in which three stylized figures – the wise men – approach mary, depicted as an iconic figure integrated within the form of the tree. The monumental simplicity, strong contrasts, and symbolic weight exemplify holm’s unique ability to merge religious imagery with a modernist aesthetic.

visible size: h. 21 cm, w. 18 cm frame: h. 37 cm, w. 27 cm signature / date: signed “åke holm” lower right, dated 1978 title: maria and the three wise men condition: good condition åke holm (1900–1980) was a swedish sculptor, ceramicist, and printmaker, trained at the technical school in stockholm. He worked in ceramics, painting, and graphic techniques, but is especially renowned for his religiously inspired figures and prints. His style combines archaic simplicity with strong personal expression. Holm’s works are represented in the nationalmuseum in stockholm and in numerous swedish church collections. See less