Houtsnijwerk van Diego Rivera in de deur van een kapel bij de Universidad Autónoma Chapingo in Texcoco, Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960
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![The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an intricately carved metal plaque. The relief sculpture portrays two men in top hats, with one wearing glasses and the other sporting curly hair, suggesting they may represent characters from historical or allegorical contexts. They stand against a backdrop that includes inscriptions such as "ESTOS SON LOS MALOS" at the bottom, which translates to "These are the BAD ONES," indicating some form of moral judgment is being conveyed through this artwork. The men's expressions and attire imply they might be personifications of vices or societal issues.
The plaque also features a large coin with an ornate design in its center, surrounded by text that appears too small for detailed interpretation but suggests further narrative elements. Additionally, there are symbols such as a dollar sign on the right side of the top hat and what looks like crossed tools or instruments near their feet, adding layers to the allegorical nature of this piece.
The craftsmanship is highly detailed, with shadows cast by the carving enhancing its three-dimensional effect against a flat surface. The plaque's border frames it neatly within the photograph. Given that Diego Rivera was known for his murals and public art involving social themes, this work could be an example of his broader artistic output addressing societal issues through visual storyte [...]](/proxy/post_attachment/390545/8248bb2735.jpeg "The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an intricately carved metal plaque. The relief sculpture portrays two men in top hats, with one wearing glasses and the other sporting curly hair, suggesting they may represent characters from historical or allegorical contexts. They stand against a backdrop that includes inscriptions such as \"ESTOS SON LOS MALOS\" at the bottom, which translates to \"These are the BAD ONES,\" indicating some form of moral judgment is being conveyed through this artwork. The men's expressions and attire imply they might be personifications of vices or societal issues.
The plaque also features a large coin with an ornate design in its center, surrounded by text that appears too small for detailed interpretation but suggests further narrative elements. Additionally, there are symbols such as a dollar sign on the right side of the top hat and what looks like crossed tools or instruments near their feet, adding layers to the allegorical nature of this piece.
The craftsmanship is highly detailed, with shadows cast by the carving enhancing its three-dimensional effect against a flat surface. The plaque's border frames it neatly within the photograph. Given that Diego Rivera was known for his murals and public art involving social themes, this work could be an example of his broader artistic output addressing societal issues through visual storyte [...]")
![The image depicts a relief sculpture in black and white. It features two figures, possibly of historical or allegorical significance, given their stylized nature. The figure on the left appears to be wearing a wide-brimmed hat and is holding what seems like rolled-up documents with both hands. Above this character's head is an inscription that reads "ESTOS SON." Another word follows below it, partially obscured but suggestive of continuation or context.
The right-hand figure also wears a brimmed hat, has glasses on their forehead, and appears to be speaking or gesturing towards the left figure. Their expression seems earnest or assertive. Above this character's head is another part of an inscription that reads "LOS MALOS." Another word follows below it but remains incomplete in the image.
Both figures are adorned with intricate patterns on what could represent their attire, and they seem to be set against a backdrop with various symbols or emblems embedded into its surface. The overall craftsmanship indicates a work rich in detail and possibly symbolic meaning, reflecting themes of justice, social commentary, or historical narrative.
The bottom part of the sculpture includes more text that is partially obscured by shadowing but suggests "AGRICULTURA" which might be connected to agriculture as indicated further below with additional words like "TIJODE" and "EL ING." The [...]](/proxy/post_attachment/387304/272a2edb3a.jpeg "The image depicts a relief sculpture in black and white. It features two figures, possibly of historical or allegorical significance, given their stylized nature. The figure on the left appears to be wearing a wide-brimmed hat and is holding what seems like rolled-up documents with both hands. Above this character's head is an inscription that reads \"ESTOS SON.\" Another word follows below it, partially obscured but suggestive of continuation or context.
The right-hand figure also wears a brimmed hat, has glasses on their forehead, and appears to be speaking or gesturing towards the left figure. Their expression seems earnest or assertive. Above this character's head is another part of an inscription that reads \"LOS MALOS.\" Another word follows below it but remains incomplete in the image.
Both figures are adorned with intricate patterns on what could represent their attire, and they seem to be set against a backdrop with various symbols or emblems embedded into its surface. The overall craftsmanship indicates a work rich in detail and possibly symbolic meaning, reflecting themes of justice, social commentary, or historical narrative.
The bottom part of the sculpture includes more text that is partially obscured by shadowing but suggests \"AGRICULTURA\" which might be connected to agriculture as indicated further below with additional words like \"TIJODE\" and \"EL ING.\" The [...]")