Bookplate D.H. Roodhuyzen de Vires van Dishoeck (June 1942) (1942) by M.C. Escher

Bookplate D.H. Roodhuyzen de Vires van Dishoeck (June 1942) - M.C. Escher - 1942

Artwork Information

TitleBookplate D.H. Roodhuyzen de Vires van Dishoeck (June 1942)
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1942
Mediumwood engraving
Art MovementExpressionism

About Bookplate D.H. Roodhuyzen de Vires van Dishoeck (June 1942)

The artwork titled “Bookplate D.H. Roodhuyzen de Vires van Dishoeck (June 1942)” was crafted by the renowned artist M.C. Escher in the year 1942. This piece, rendered through the medium of wood engraving, belongs to the art movement of Expressionism and falls under the genre of illustration.

The artwork showcases intricate details typical of wood engraving, a technique that allows for finely carved lines. It features an elderly figure, perhaps a monk or a scholar, engrossed in reading. The figure is garbed in a long robe, exuding an aura of contemplation and serenity. Behind the figure, a rectangular frame contains the image of a windmill, accompanied by the Latin words “Labore et Constantia,” which translates to “Work with Constancy.” This segment of the artwork reinforces themes of diligence and steadiness. Above the central figure, the phrase “Legentes Expellimus Curas” is inscribed, meaning “We Drive Away Cares by Reading.” In the lower part of the artwork, the inscription “Ex Libris Roodhuyzen de Vries-van Dishoeck” denotes its use as a bookplate for the individual or family named D.H. Roodhuyzen de Vries van Dishoeck. The detailed line work and sophisticated composition reflect Escher’s meticulous craftsmanship and his capability to blend artistic elegance with intellectual depth.

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