Ex libris van W. v.d. Hengel 1919

This small-scale print, an "ex libris" or bookplate, is by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout. It is a depiction of the crucified Christ, a subject common in religious art. The image is simplified, with a bold, almost stark aesthetic. The geometric border and the artist's signature in the bottom right corner contribute to the modernist style, a popular artistic movement of the early 20th century. This piece, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, dates from 1919, a time of significant social and political change in Europe.