Stengels met doorns c. 1944 - 1990

"Stengels met doorns" (Stems with Thorns), an etching by Kees Stoop, depicts a close-up of thorny plants, a motif he returned to often in his work. Stoop, a Dutch artist born in 1929, created this piece between 1944 and 1990, showcasing his distinctive black-and-white style. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes the contrast of light and dark to draw the viewer's attention to the intricate details of the plants. The piece is notable for its use of line and texture, capturing the delicate nature of the subject while also hinting at its inherent prickliness.