Eindnoten bij het toneelstuk Gooden Pleijdt ofte Triomphe der Schilderconst over de Doodt 1660

This is "Eindnoten bij het toneelstuk Gooden Pleijdt ofte Triomphe der Schilderconst over de Doodt" made by Henrik Jordis at an unknown date with pen and ink. The artwork's neutral background is entirely covered by the artist's neat, cursive handwriting. This complete occupation of space by text commands our attention, inviting an emotional response tied to the artwork's density and the visual texture created by the repetitive strokes of the pen. The piece compels us to consider how textual elements function as artistic components, much like lines and shapes in a drawing. Jordis’s handwriting becomes a structural element, blurring the distinction between text and image. This destabilizes traditional notions of artistic representation, challenging the viewer to interpret text not just for its semantic content but also for its visual form. Note the uniformity and controlled rhythm of the handwriting, creating a complex, almost woven texture across the surface. This detail suggests that the act of writing itself is elevated to an artistic endeavor, transforming the text into a visual spectacle. Through this interplay of text and form, Jordis invites us to reconsider how we perceive written language as an art form.