And She became a Pillar of Salt 1955

This is Fritz Eichenberg's print, "And She Became a Pillar of Salt" - the date isn't known. It’s a monochromatic image, built from so many tiny marks, it’s like Eichenberg is building this scene, bit by bit. Looking at the image, I'm struck by the physicality of the medium – the deep blacks, the stark contrast. The texture almost feels like fabric or some woven material. The lines create forms that appear angular and rigid. There's a particular area where the angel is falling – the way the lines are layered and etched, almost violent, really gives a sense of movement and chaos. It reminds me of other artists like Käthe Kollwitz. Both artists are great at using printmaking's graphic intensity to express deep human suffering. And isn't that the thing about art? It's not about answers, but about opening up new ways of seeing and feeling.