“Der Sündenbock,” created by Sigmar Polke in 2009, is an artwork that belongs to the New European Painting movement and falls within the design genre. This piece is part of the series titled “Grossmünster (Zurich), Stained Glass Windows (2009).”
The artwork is a stained glass window featuring a mesmerizing amalgamation of abstract shapes and intricate lines. Dominated by hues of green and pink, it depicts a stylized goat intertwined with organic forms reminiscent of plants or leaves. Geometric shapes, colored in vibrant shades of pink and green, are scattered across the composition, lending a sense of balance and harmony. The transparent quality of the stained glass material allows light to filter through, casting colorful reflections and infusing the surroundings with the essence of Polke’s creative vision. The piece is framed within a slender black outline, which enhances its structural elegance and ensures that each element of the design is clearly delineated.
