Lente gedachten 1895

"Lente Gedachten" (Spring Thoughts) is a woodcut print by Dutch artist Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel, created in 1895. The artwork depicts a couple embracing a baby, suggesting a theme of family and new beginnings. The stark black and white lines of the woodcut lend a sense of simplicity and solemnity to the image, evoking a nostalgic and melancholic atmosphere. The composition is divided into three sections: the couple, a decorative pattern, and a single figure in contemplation. This creates a visual rhythm that invites the viewer to contemplate the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life. The woodcut's small size, 160mm by 60mm, reinforces the intimacy and quietude of the subject matter.