Vlinder en vlammen 1895

"Vlinder en vlammen" (Butterfly and Flames) is a woodcut print created by Dutch artist Mathieu Lauweriks in 1895. Lauweriks, known for his intricate designs and symbolic imagery, employs a simplified, almost geometric style in this artwork. The print features a stylized butterfly with outstretched wings at the top, framed by a pattern of vertical lines representing flames. Below, a stylized interior with three arched doorways and a central object suggests a hidden chamber. The use of lines and patterns gives the work a rhythmic and almost hypnotic quality.