Ten Pierced Plaques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Ten Pierced Plaques by artist M.C. Escher. The image contains ten metal plaques, arranged in three rows. The top row has one square plaque. The second row has one square plaque in the center and two circular plaques on either side. The third row has two square plaques and two circular plaques alternating. The plaques have a serrated edge. The plaques contain a design of pierced metal. The pierced metal designs are symmetrical. The background is white. The plaques appear to be made of metal, possibly silver or another dark-colored metal. The image is in black and white.