Willi’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Passion of Christ
Willi Jaeckel German, 1888-1944

Passion of Christ
Willi Jaeckel German, 1888-1944

Passion of Christ
Willi Jaeckel German, 1888-1944

Passion of Christ
Willi Jaeckel German, 1888-1944

The Wife of the Artist
Willi Jaeckel German, 1888-1944

Passion of Christ
Willi Jaeckel German, 1888-1944

Strategy: Sever/Isolate
Willie Doherty Irish, born 1959

Centre Bridge
Edward Willis Redfield (American, 1869–1965)

Nude
Willi Baumeister German, 1889–1955

The Dan Ryan Expressway
Wesley Willis American, 1963-2003

The Dan Ryan Expressway past 51st toward 47th St.
Wesley Willis American, 1963-2003

Untitled
Willie Robert Middlebrook American, 1957-2012

Untitled
Willie Robert Middlebrook American, 1957-2012

Bullfight
Willi Geiger German, 1878-1971

Portrait of Willis Bock (Porträt Willis Bock)
Umbo (Otto Umbehr) German, 1902–1980

Plate Three from A Passion in the Desert
Willi Geiger German, 1878-1971

Ancestor Portrait of a Woman
Artist unknown Chinese

Plate Six from A Passion in the Desert
Willi Geiger German, 1878-1971

Plate One from A Passion in the Desert
Willi Geiger German, 1878-1971

Wee Willie Winkie
Cleo Sara (American, 20th century) published by Works Progress Administration