To Live and Die for Joy

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image is an abstract, monochromatic artwork featuring three distinct sections: the upper part shows a rectangular shape with a circular black spot on it, the middle section depicts a textured, semi-circular arch with a central column, and the bottom part contains an enigmatic, partially visible face.

The image is an abstract, monochromatic artwork featuring three distinct sections: the upper part shows a rectangular shape with a circular black spot on it, the middle section depicts a textured, semi-circular arch with a central column, and the bottom part contains an enigmatic, partially visible face.

Name/Title

To Live and Die for Joy

Entry/Object ID

2006.7.1.16

Description

Part of the CIVA Florence Portfolio. The image is divided into three sections. The top section has a platform-like surface with a cross shaped, dark hole in the center. In the middle section is an arch with alternating light and dark stones. The bottom section is smaller in width and height, and wind blows across a man's face.

Type of Print

Intaglio

Category

Vault, Abstract, People, Design/Pattern/Shape

Made/Created

Artist

Duncan Simcoe

Date made

1995

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

23-5/8 in

Width

17-3/4 in

Dimension Description

mat size

Height

32 in

Width

24 in

Exhibitions

Florence Portfolio - Center Art Gallery, Calvin College: October 21, 2010 - February 5, 2011
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ Woodlawn CRC Ministry Center: April 19-June 24, 2013
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ Dordt College, Campus Center Art Gallery: January - February 2014
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ ICCF: Grand Rapids, MI: March 6 - June 14, 2015
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ LaGrave CRC: Florence Portfolio – Grand Rapids, MI: May 11 – September 2025