Zwaan (vignet) 1987

"Zwaan (vignette)" is a 1987 lithograph by Dutch artist Kees Stoop (1929-2019). The artwork depicts a stylized swan, framed within an ornate border, with the inscription "Anno 1829" at the bottom. The artwork is a visual representation of the Dutch proverb "Waar eens 't sjalom heeft geklonken, werd gewond, gewerkt, gedronken, staat nutteme enthouis op deze grond, waardoor 't dorpshart zijn voltooing vond." The vignette is a characteristic example of Stoop’s use of graphic elements to create a symbolic and evocative image, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.