The artwork, titled “Dream,” is a creation by the renowned artist M.C. Escher, completed in the year 1935. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is categorized in the genre of capriccio.
The artwork depicts a fantastical and surreal scene: a colossal praying mantis-like creature rests upon the chest of a reclining figure, who appears to be asleep or possibly deceased, evidenced by their serene but lifeless expression. The setting is an architectural marvel featuring meticulously detailed arches and columns bathed in stark contrasts of black and white. The star-studded night sky adds an ethereal element to the composition. Escher’s signature style of using precise lines, intricate patterns, and a play of light and shadow is evident, contributing to the otherworldly and dreamlike atmosphere of the piece.
