{"product_id":"and-lead-us-not-into-temptation-max-pechstein","title":"And lead us not into temptation - Max Pechstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut by German Expressionist Max Pechstein, 'And lead us not into temptation' depicts nude figures and symbolic imagery with bold lines and stark contrasts, exploring themes of morality and struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax Pechstein, a German Expressionist painter and printmaker, created this woodcut, titled 'And lead us not into temptation'. Pechstein was a member of the art group Die Brücke (The Bridge), which aimed to bridge classical art with modern expression. His work often explored themes of nature, the human figure, and spirituality, reflecting a desire to return to more primal forms of expression. He was later ostracised by the Nazi regime, who deemed his work 'degenerate'. The print depicts two nude figures in a dynamic, almost confrontational pose. The figures are rendered with bold, angular lines and planes, typical of Expressionist woodcuts. The composition is further complicated by the presence of a menacing mask-like face in the background and a crouching animal at the bottom, adding to the sense of unease and tension. The German text, part of the Lord's Prayer, is integrated into the design, reinforcing the thematic focus on temptation and moral struggle. The limited colour palette, with its stark contrasts, enhances the emotional impact of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/le-couple-au-village-gustave-de-smet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLe couple au village - Gustave de Smet — Gustave De Smet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Pechstein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754490863951,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754491683151,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754491715919,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754491748687,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754491781455,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/And-lead-us-not-into-temptation_Poster_CompositorV1_1779409566517.jpg?v=1779410531","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/and-lead-us-not-into-temptation-max-pechstein","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}