Koppen van een leeuw en een leeuwin 1918 - 1919

"Koppen van een leeuw en een leeuwin" (Heads of a Lion and a Lioness) is a woodcut print created by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink in 1918-1919. This artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Wierink's mastery of graphic art. The intricate lines and stark contrasts highlight the powerful features of the lions' heads, creating a sense of both ferocity and tenderness. The use of bold, simplified forms and the distinct woodcut texture contribute to a graphic and expressive style characteristic of the early 20th century.