Boerenwoningen 1905 - 1964

Hendrik Weegewijs made this print, called "Boerenwoningen", which translates to Farmhouses, using etching, which is a cool process involving acid and metal, kind of like a controlled decay, I love that! There’s something beautifully humble about it. The marks are so delicate, like whispers of lines that build up to describe these simple dwellings. Look how the artist uses tiny strokes to create the thatched roofs, giving them this wonderfully organic texture. It’s not about perfection; it’s about capturing the essence of these buildings in their environment. And there’s a sort of quiet beauty in the way the artist suggests the vastness of the landscape with such minimal means. It reminds me a bit of some of Rembrandt’s etchings, that same focus on light and atmosphere. Art’s always in conversation, right? It’s about seeing the world in your own way.