Self Portrait with Jewish Identity Card | Felix Nussbaum | 1943 Paolo Veronese depicted in frantic flight

depicted in frantic flight

transforming it into a powerful statement about the mundane aspects of life

conveying a dream like realistic naturalistic depiction

The piece reflects Kubin's early grappling with mortality

and emotional depth

Self Portrait with Jewish Identity Card | Felix Nussbaum | 1943 Paolo Veronese depicted in frantic flightAbout the artwork: Felix Nussbaums "Self Portrait with Jewish Identity Card" (1943) is a chilling reflection on the dehumanizing effects of the Nazi regime and a deeply personal testament to the artist's struggle for survival. Painted during a time when Jews were forced to carry identity cards that marked them for persecution, Nussbaum confronts the viewer with a penetrating gaze, holding the card prominently as a symbol of his imposed identity and