The artwork titled “Design for Wrapping-paper: De Bijenkorf” was created by the artist M.C. Escher in the year 1933 using the medium of woodcut. It belongs to the Op Art movement and is categorized under the genre of design.
The artwork features a repeating pattern meticulously crafted to balance both visual appeal and functionality as wrapping paper. The design is composed of the words “DE BIJENKORF” interspersed with abstract motifs and arranged in a variety of orientations, creating a dynamic and somewhat disorienting visual effect. The use of bold, black typography against a white background enhances the striking and modernistic feel of the piece, characteristic of Escher’s intricate and systematic style.