Twee naakten met zelfportret 

Lovis Corinth created this print, "Two Nudes with Self-Portrait," using etching techniques. The composition, dominated by the seated nude, features a network of lines, which create a play of light and shadow. The subject’s form is built with dense hatching, giving it a sculptural quality against the flat, sparely rendered background. Corinth uses line to explore form, space, and representation. The self-portrait in the background, almost ghostly, adds another layer. What does it mean to include himself in this intimate scene? Is it a comment on the artist’s gaze? The quick, almost nervous, lines suggest a psychological intensity, typical of the Expressionist movement with which Corinth is associated. Note the stark contrast between the detailed rendering of the foreground figure and the sketchier treatment of the other elements. This creates a visual hierarchy that directs our attention and hints at a deeper, more complex narrative beyond the surface of the image. This interplay challenges our perception and prompts questions about the relationship between artist, subject, and viewer.