Illustratie bij gedicht in dichtbundel Sagesse van Paul Verlaine Possibly 1895 - 1898

This woodcut illustration, created by Maurice Denis between 1895 and 1898, is an image from the book *Sagesse* by Paul Verlaine. The image shows a woman comforting a man. While the scene itself is open to interpretation, it can be interpreted as an emotional scene with a focus on the interaction between the two figures. The woodcut style of the work, with its strong outlines and stark contrasts, adds to the work's melancholic and intimate atmosphere. Denis was a leading member of the Nabis, a group of artists known for their use of Symbolism and their exploration of the spiritual in art.