Vrouw in Romeins gewaad 1907

Bernard Willem Wierink's 1907 woodcut "Vrouw in Romeins gewaad" portrays a woman in Roman attire, her arms raised as she holds two wreaths, each adorned with a flowing ribbon. The woman stands before a radiant background, suggesting a symbolic triumph. This artwork, created in the Art Nouveau style, emphasizes elegant lines and decorative details. It is housed at the Rijksmuseum and showcases Wierink's mastery of woodcut, a technique known for its bold black-and-white contrasts.