Speldje Drees A 1910 - 1980

This little pin, known as Speldje Drees A, is hanging out here at the Rijksmuseum and was made by an anonymous artist. It's a tiny thing, but it’s got a big personality. I imagine the artist carefully applying each layer of enamel to the metal disc – the bold red background, the radiating golden spikes, and that graphic black shape, all crowned with a clean white 'A'. I can almost feel the tension in their hand as they meticulously fill in each tiny space, trying to avoid any mistakes that could ruin the whole thing. The layering of these colors and shapes creates an immediate visual impact. It reminds me that artists are always talking to each other, even across time. This piece is a little gesture, but it speaks volumes about craft, design, and the power of simple symbols. And who knows, maybe it will inspire someone else to pick up a brush or a pin and join the conversation.