Bandontwerp voor: Max Glass, Het mysterie van den hartstocht (Das mysterium der Leidenschaft), 1923 before 1923

This artwork by Henri Verstijnen is a cover design for the Dutch translation of Max Glass's book, *Het Mysterie van den Hartstocht* (The Mystery of Passion). The design is a black line drawing on a red background depicting a young woman with a hopeful expression on her face. The woman's pose and the image of a small fire in her hand suggests a theme of passion and wonder. The image of birds flying overhead and the surrounding forest add to the romantic atmosphere of the artwork. Henri Verstijnen (1882-1940) was a Dutch artist and illustrator known for his work in the Art Nouveau and Jugendstil styles, many of which were covers for books.