Twee vignetten met een roofvogel die naar de zon staart 1903 - 1924

Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof made these two vignettes with a raptor staring at the sun, but when, we don’t know. Looking at these drawings, I imagine Dijsselhof hunched over his desk, meticulously sketching these tiny emblems, each line a testament to patience and precision. It reminds me of my own work, where I often find myself lost in the details, each stroke building upon the last, creating a world of its own. What was Dijsselhof thinking as he rendered the bird gazing upwards? Was it about aspiration, enlightenment, or maybe just the simple act of looking? The lines are thin, delicate, almost hesitant, yet they convey a sense of clarity. These vignettes make me think about the quiet conversations artists have across time and space, a silent exchange of ideas and inspirations, each one building upon the other's vision. There’s something so intimate and vulnerable about it. It’s like seeing a glimpse of his soul on paper.