Ontwerp voor een doopbeker 1874 - 1932

This is Mathieu Lauweriks' design for a baptismal font, made with pen and ink. The drawing presents a study in form and proportion through a network of lines and geometric shapes. A circle dominates the center, intersected by horizontal and vertical lines, creating a framework for the font's profile. Lauweriks, influenced by theosophy and mathematical principles, sought a universal harmony in design. This drawing shows his formalistic approach, where mathematical relations dictate aesthetic choices. The semiotic significance lies in the fusion of rational structure with the spiritual connotations of a baptismal font, symbolizing purification and new beginnings. Notice how Lauweriks uses a grid to organize the composition, reflecting his belief that underlying geometric structures could reveal deeper truths. This drawing not only represents a baptismal font but also embodies a philosophical quest for order and meaning.