Bandontwerp voor: Cd. Busken Huet, Het land van Rembrand, 1898 1898

This 1898 design by Reinier de Vries for a book cover features a geometric and stylized motif in black on a cream background. The design incorporates a central vertical band that includes the book title "Het Land van Rembrandt" (The Land of Rembrandt) along with the author's name, "C. Busken Huet". The surrounding design is symmetric and incorporates floral elements, suggesting a possible Art Nouveau influence. The visual impact is one of elegance and refinement, likely appealing to a sophisticated audience of the time. This artwork is a great example of a cover design in the late 19th century.