Group X Altarpieces | Hilma af Klint | 1915 16th Century The stark contrasts of light

The stark contrasts of light and shadow heighten the emotional weight of the moment

Rendered in turbulent

characterized by the figure of the saint

Escher's use of space

Group X Altarpieces | Hilma af Klint | 1915 16th Century The stark contrasts of lightHilma af Klints Group X, No. 1, Altarpieces (1915) is a striking symbolic work that blends spirituality and geometry. A radiant golden circle, resembling a divine sun or halo, hovers above a pyramid composed of layered color bands transitioning from red to blue. Each band contains intricate floral or mandala like forms, suggesting stages of spiritual evolution. Set against a black background, the composition evokes a mystical ascent toward