Ex libris van kardinaal Jusztinián Serédi 1932

This woodcut, created in 1932 by Hungarian artist Dezsö Farkas, is an ex libris (a bookplate) depicting a figure reading a book with a flaming heart beside it. The figure is likely meant to represent Cardinal Jusztinián Serédi, the inscription identifying him as the owner of the book. The artwork is executed in a stark, graphic style characteristic of woodcut printing. The image's central religious subject matter and traditional design elements highlight the importance of faith and knowledge for Serédi. The woodcut is an example of ex libris art, which served as a visual identifier for personal libraries.