Ontwerpen voor randdecoratie en tekst van een oorkonde voor J.W. Enschedé 1915

Here, in this drawing by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, we see designs for the border decoration and text of a certificate for J.W. Enschedé, rendered in pencil on paper. The paper is aged to a creamy parchment colour, and the pencil work is subtle. Around the edges and framing the text are these elegant, swirling motifs. It's all very delicate and intentional, but not overly fussy. Look at the top border: these little flourishes, like tendrils reaching out. It's a conversation between precision and organic form. I love how the artist has allowed the paper to show its age. It reminds you that everything changes over time, even art. Much like the work of Hilma af Klint, this drawing invites us to consider how ideas are communicated through form and the hidden symbolism that artists use to convey deeper meanings. There's a sense of mystery. And, ultimately, art is about embracing ambiguity. It's about asking questions rather than providing definitive answers.