Ontwerp voor een voorzittershamer met hakenkruismotief c. 1874 - 1932

"Ontwerp voor een voorzittershamer met hakenkruismotief," a pencil drawing by Dutch architect Mathieu Lauweriks, is a design for a gavel featuring a swastika motif. Lauweriks, known for his contributions to Dutch art nouveau, created this design sometime between 1874 and 1932, demonstrating the widespread use of the swastika symbol in art and design before its appropriation by Nazi Germany in the 20th century. The sketch, measuring 220 mm high and 156 mm wide, showcases Lauweriks's artistic style and his experimentation with geometric shapes and patterns.