Ontwerp voor een ring c. 1874 - 1932

Mathieu Lauweriks made this ring design with ink and graphite on paper. It’s a vision of gold and sapphire sparkling against the grid of the page. I imagine Lauweriks hunched over his desk, meticulously drafting each curve and facet. He’s carefully planning the interplay of light and shadow on the precious stones. What was he thinking about as he worked? Was he imagining the ring on someone’s finger, catching the light just so? Or was he lost in the sheer geometry of the design, the way the circles and lines fit together in perfect harmony? It’s a quiet, intimate drawing, but it hints at the grand possibilities of adornment and desire. It reminds me that even the most functional of drawings can contain a spark of beauty, an invitation to dream. His work speaks to the intersection of art, design, and craft. It's a conversation that continues to inspire us today.