Omslag van: Tijdschrift voor boek- en bibliotheekwezen, 1903 1903

Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, a Dutch artist, created the cover art for the 1903 edition of “Tijdschrift voor Boek- en Bibliotheekwezen,” a Dutch journal for book and library affairs. The artwork features a geometric design in gold against a pale background, with the journal's name at the top and a central circle depicting a hand holding a compass. The circle also features the words "Labore et Constancia," which translates to "With labor and constancy." The design is characteristic of Art Nouveau, a style popular in Europe at the turn of the 20th century, marked by its use of organic, flowing lines and stylized motifs. The cover art suggests the journal's focus on scholarly work and commitment to knowledge.