Portret van Pierre Cuypers 1918

"Portret van Pierre Cuypers" is a 1918 woodcut by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink, depicting a portrait of architect Pierre Cuypers. The artwork showcases Wierink's mastery of the woodcut medium, characterized by its bold lines and stark contrasts, bringing out the texture and detail of Cuypers’s face and beard. This intimate portrait, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of reflection in Cuypers's life, offering viewers a glimpse into the personality of a prominent figure in Dutch architecture.