Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Hallowed be Thy name (Geheiliget werde Dein Name) (1921)

Hallowed be Thy name (Geheiliget werde Dein Name) (1921) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Hallowed be Thy name (Geheiliget werde Dein Name) (1921) is one of the 1921 woodcuts from Max Pechstein's Das Vater Unser (The Lord's Prayer) portfolio. Pechstein turns a familiar line of Christian prayer into an Expressionist image built from emphatic black forms, simplified figures and an intentionally forceful graphic rhythm.

The portfolio was published in Berlin by Propyläen-Verlag and printed by Fritz Voigt. Rather than treating the text as a decorative caption, Pechstein makes word and image work together, giving each petition an intense visual presence.

This Hermann Max Pechstein print is available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel. Its graphic black-and-neutral character suits modern, monochrome and contemplative interiors as well as collections of German Expressionist printmaking.

Expressionist interpretation of the Lord's Prayer

Strong silhouettes and cut marks give the image a handmade immediacy. The simplified design reflects Pechstein's wider interest in direct, vigorous forms and shows how Expressionist printmaking could carry spiritual as well as secular subjects.

About Hermann Max Pechstein

Hermann Max Pechstein (1881–1955) was a German painter and printmaker and a major figure in German Expressionism. He joined Die Brücke in 1906 and became known for forceful contour, simplified form and heightened colour. His work ranges from landscapes and coastal scenes to figures, portraits and ambitious graphic cycles.

Style and technique

The dominant controlled palette is black, beige and green. In the 1921 prayer portfolio, the woodcut medium intensifies contrast and gives the composition a physical, carved quality.

Why choose this Max Pechstein print?

• A distinctive example of German Expressionist religious printmaking.
• Part of Pechstein's important 1921 Das Vater Unser series.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Strong graphic forms work particularly well in contemporary and monochrome interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this work created?
The Das Vater Unser portfolio was created and published in 1921.

What technique did Pechstein use?
The series was produced as woodcuts, a relief-printing technique well suited to Pechstein's bold line.

Is this part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to Pechstein's Expressionist interpretation of the Lord's Prayer.

What formats are available?
GalleryThane offers the image as a fine art print, handmade framed print and canvas panel.

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