Kalenderblad voor maart 1912 met spreeuwen in een boom 1911

Theo van Hoytema's "Kalenderblad voor maart 1912 met spreeuwen in een boom" is a charming calendar illustration depicting a month in the life of a Dutch farmyard. The upper section portrays a group of starlings perched upon a bare tree branch, symbolizing the transition from winter into spring. Below, a playful scene unfolds with ducks and geese, their forms and movements rendered in detail, reflecting the natural world. The calendar design for March is integrated into the image, creating a harmonious composition. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, demonstrates van Hoytema's mastery of the Art Nouveau style with its organic, stylized forms and attention to nature.