Aan de bron 1908 - 1932

Adriaan van 't Hoff created this lithograph, titled 'Aan de bron', which translates to 'At the source', during a period of significant cultural shift. It was a time when artists were exploring spirituality and the symbolism of nature. The print depicts a nude female figure standing alongside a deer in a lush landscape. The woman, draped in sheer fabric, has an ethereal quality, evoking classical ideals of beauty. Van 't Hoff does not simply perpetuate traditional representations of women as passive muses. The woman in this print appears as an active participant in the natural world, a source of life. It raises questions about the relationship between humans and the environment, and the way in which the female body has historically been associated with nature and fertility. This piece invites us to reflect on the way society views women's roles and their connection to the earth, offering a space for considering alternative narratives of femininity and nature.