A powerful and contemplative work by celebrated American printmaker Irving Amen, Prophet exemplifies the artist’s deep engagement with spirituality, human introspection, and the expressive potential of the woodcut medium. Rendered in a striking palette of slate blues, muted yellows, charcoal blacks, and earthy tones, the composition depicts a solitary figure absorbed in reflection, his hand resting on an open book—a timeless symbol of wisdom, scripture, and inner truth. Amen’s signature sculptural lines and carved textures give the work a dramatic presence, while the angular planes and bold contours infuse the figure with emotional gravity. The woodcut medium enhances the expressive quality of the piece, with layered pigments that create depth, mood, and a sense of solemn reverence. Hand-signed Amen in pencil and titled Prophet, this impression is from the limited edition of 75, of which this is number 15. The work retains its original margins and is presented in a vintage frame that complements its mid-century aesthetic.

Dimensions : 27.75” H 19” W 1”D Unmatted and unframed : 18.75" H 11.75 " W