Korenschoven te Ede 1927

Dick Ket made this print, Korenschoven te Ede, using black ink on paper. You know, it’s an image of haystacks in a field, that kind of agricultural scene we all know. But here, it's rendered in this simple yet powerful way. I just love the boldness of the black ink. It makes me think about the process: the artist physically carving into a block, carefully choosing which lines to cut away and which to leave. I imagine the artist’s hand moving across the surface, guided by a clear vision, a memory of the Dutch landscape. The haystacks are not just objects; they're almost characters, standing tall against the horizon. What was Ket thinking when he made this? Was he trying to say something about the connection between people and the land? Or about the beauty of everyday life? All artists are in conversation with each other across time, inspiring each other’s creativity. Painting helps you see the world. It's a way of expressing something that can’t be put into words.