Woodcut, Åke Holm, Sweden, c. 1950s.

Woodcut, Åke Holm, Sweden, c. 1950s. Colored woodcut divided into three panels. At the top the Three Wise Men with a camel, in the middle the Virgin Mary and Joseph, and at the bottom the Flight into Egypt with Mary riding a donkey. Printed in green and orange tones, creating an iconic and decorative composition. Origin: Sweden Artist: Åke Holm (1900–1980) Material: Paper, printing ink Dimensions: 24.5 × 18 cm Mark: Signed “Åke Holm” Period: c. 1950s Condition: Excellent condition with minor age-related wear An atmospheric woodcut by Åke Holm, where biblical motifs are rendered in a monumental and stylized form, enhanced by the use of color printing. Bio: Åke Holm (1900–1980) was a Swedish ceramicist and printmaker associated with Höganäs. He produced a wide range of woodcuts and ceramic works with biblical and figurative motifs, executed in a powerful, simple, and iconic style. His works are represented in several Nordic museums and are today highly valued collector’s items.