Titelhoofd met een haan en dieren verborgen in struiken 1893 - 1927

This woodcut titled "Titelhoofd met een haan en dieren verborgen in struiken" by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof is a small-scale work, showcasing his characteristic intricate and detailed style. The image depicts a rooster amongst a dense, patterned thicket of foliage, suggesting a lively and bustling scene. Other birds are hidden among the branches, challenging the viewer to find them within the dense composition. Dijsselhof’s work, while rooted in a tradition of woodcuts, embraces a modern aesthetic, evident in the dynamic forms and simplified silhouettes of his subjects. The piece is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to its artistic significance within Dutch art.