Proefdruk voor pagina uit Reinaert de Vos by Bernard Willem Wierink

Proefdruk voor pagina uit Reinaert de Vos c. 1910

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

yellowing background

ink paper printed

parchment

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

tea stained

This 1910 design by Bernard Willem Wierink, titled "Proefdruk voor pagina uit Reinaert de Vos", exemplifies the Arts and Crafts movement's influence on illustration. The intricate border, filled with stylized animal figures, emphasizes the connection between nature and humanity, while the text celebrates the reign of King Lion, signifying the importance of order and justice. This piece, currently at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Wierink's talent for detailed, ornamental designs and highlights his contribution to Dutch illustration.