Black-and-white woodcut depicting the Three Wise Men following the star towards the Virgin Mary. The figures are stylized with prominent facial features and crowns, rendered in the simple and expressive linework typical of Åke Holm’s graphic style.
Origin: Sweden
Artist: Åke Holm (1900–1980)
Material: Paper, printing ink
Dimensions: 17.5 × 24 cm
Mark: Signed
Period: c. 1950s
Condition: Excellent condition with minor age-related wear
An atmospheric and characteristic graphic work by Åke Holm, where biblical motifs are rendered in a stylized and decorative form.
Bio: Åke Holm (1900–1980) was a Swedish ceramicist and printmaker associated with Höganäs. His works often revolve around biblical and figurative themes, executed in a powerful and simplified style. Today he is recognized as one of Sweden’s most distinctive artists in both ceramics and graphics, represented in several museums and highly sought after by collectors.