De Hollandsche Maecenas 1916

"De Hollandsche Maecenas" (Dutch Patron) is a 1916 woodcut by Erich Wichmann. The artwork depicts a figure in profile, likely a portrait of a patron of the arts, against a plain background. The artist's signature and date are handwritten in the lower right corner, indicating a personal touch and connection to the subject. This minimalist, bold style is characteristic of woodcut printing, a technique used to create relief prints with strong, graphic lines. The work captures a moment of reflection, perhaps alluding to the profound relationship between art and its patrons.