Twee ontwerpen voor een vignet Piae Uxoris Animae 1878 - 1938

This piece, "Twee ontwerpen voor een vignet Piae Uxoris Animae," is a work by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, who lived from 1868 to 1938. This piece is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. Created between 1878 and 1938, it is a study for a vignette (a small illustration, especially one used as a decorative element). The artwork features two designs, both in a circular and diamond shape, with the design of a pillar with flames ascending, with the words “Pia Uxoris Animae” surrounding it. This is a unique example of Holst’s work, demonstrating his artistic style in graphic design and woodcut.