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Detail from 'Judith Beheading Holofernes', Caravaggio, 1599
Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898–1972) | Sky and Water I, 1938
woodcut
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Maurits Cornelis Escher’s “Sky and Water I” from 1938 is a fascinating woodcut print that explores the regular division of the plane with interlocking birds and fish. In this artwork, Escher plays with visual perception and the concept of transformation.
The print features a horizontal center strip where birds and fish are equivalent to each other. Escher himself described that for each black bird, the sky is formed by the four white fish that encircle it, and conversely, the four black birds surrounding a fish become the water in which it swims. This duality creates a seamless transition between the two elements, challenging the viewer’s perception.
As the birds ascend, they gain a three-dimensional quality, and as the fish descend, they do the same. However, as they move towards the opposite ends of the print, they gradually lose their distinct shapes and merge into a uniform background of sky and water, respectively. This effect is a testament to Escher’s skill in creating order from chaos and inviting the viewer to question the plausibility of what they see, as the impossible seems to occur before our eyes.
“Sky and Water I” has been used in various fields such as physics, geology, chemistry, and psychology to illustrate theories and study visual perception. It’s a prime example of how art can intersect with science and provoke thought and analysis beyond its aesthetic value.
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