Ontwerp voor het schutblad van 'La Jeunesse inaltérable et la vie eternelle' 1897

This design for a book cover by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, created in 1897, showcases an intricate pattern of stylized plant forms in a light brown hue against a cream background. The design features a symmetrical arrangement of branching tendrils, creating a sense of organic growth and delicate beauty, characteristic of Art Nouveau style. This piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The title, "Ontwerp voor het schutblad van 'La Jeunesse inaltérable et la vie eternelle'," suggests this was intended for a book with a theme of eternal life and youth, potentially exploring philosophical or spiritual themes.