Drie mannen 1874 - 1935

"Drie mannen" (Three Men) is a woodblock print created by Dutch artist Mathieu Lauweriks between 1874 and 1935. The artwork depicts three figures in stylized, elongated forms, each with a distinctive headdress and robe. The central figure stands with arms crossed, while the figures on either side hold staffs. The stark black and white lines of the woodcut lend a sense of formality and solemnity to the composition, typical of Lauweriks' style. The figures are rendered in a simplified, almost symbolic way, characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, emphasizing the decorative and expressive potential of line.