Wiskundig model 1906 - 1945

This is Reijer Stolk's 'Wiskundig model', a pencil sketch now at the Rijksmuseum; a playful exploration of geometric forms that feels like a dance on paper. The lines, though precise, have a kind of shyness, a lightness of touch that speaks to the joy of discovery. I love how Stolk uses simple pencil strokes to create a sense of depth and movement. The arcs and lines intersect, suggesting volume, as if he's mapping out some kind of alternate dimension, or maybe just daydreaming. The pressure of the pencil varies, giving some lines a more assertive presence, while others fade into the background like whispers. It reminds me of Paul Klee's pedagogical sketches at the Bauhaus, where the process of learning and experimentation becomes the artwork itself. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art is not just about the final product, but about the process of seeing, thinking, and feeling our way through the world.