{"title":"Richard Nicolaus Roland Holst","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ridder-met-twee-honden-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","title":"Ridder met twee honden - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative Symbolist etching by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, depicting a knight with two dogs in a moody, atmospheric setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst captures a contemplative, medievalist scene. The composition features a knight, dressed in a cloak adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs, seated alongside two dogs. The figure holds a bowl, his gaze directed away from the viewer, suggesting a moment of quiet introspection or ritual. The background includes a wooden fence and a suggestion of a forest or parkland, rendered with a dense, cross-hatched technique that creates a moody, atmospheric quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoland Holst was a significant figure in the Dutch Symbolist movement. His work often drew upon literary themes, mythology, and a fascination with the past. This particular piece reflects the period's interest in the graphic arts, where the etching process allowed for a high degree of tonal variation and textural detail. The inclusion of the iris in the foreground adds a symbolic layer, a common device in the art of the late nineteenth century to suggest purity or spiritual themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line work is deliberate and precise, building up shadow and form through layers of hatching. The knight's posture and the presence of the hounds evoke a sense of chivalric romance, yet the treatment of the light and the sombre mood align the work with the introspective nature of Symbolism. It is a work that invites close observation of its technical execution and its narrative ambiguity. The print demonstrates the artist's ability to balance decorative elements with a strong sense of character and setting, typical of his contributions to the Dutch graphic tradition during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-willy-timmerman-jan-toorop\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Willy Timmerman - Jan Toorop — Jan Toorop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-small-plantane-ferdinand-hodler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Small Plantane - Ferdinand Hodler — Ferdinand Hodler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58376568897871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58376576991567,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58376577024335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58376577057103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58376577089871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58376577122639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58376577155407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58376577188175,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58376577220943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58376577253711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58376577286479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58376577319247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ridder-met-twee-honden_Poster_CompositorV1_1785774142580.jpg?v=1785776649"},{"product_id":"landschap-met-zeilschepen-op-het-water-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","title":"Landschap met zeilschepen op het water - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene lithograph by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, depicting a quiet Dutch waterway with sailing vessels and a distant horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst captures a quiet moment along a Dutch waterway. The composition is structured around the horizontal expanse of the low-lying terrain, a characteristic feature of the Netherlands. In the foreground, small boats rest near the bank, while a larger sailing vessel moves across the water. The background features a distant horizon marked by subtle silhouettes of windmills and buildings, suggesting a rural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoland Holst, a prominent figure in the Dutch art scene at the turn of the twentieth century, often engaged with themes of nature and labour. His approach here is restrained, focusing on the atmospheric quality of the scene rather than dramatic detail. The use of lithography allows for soft transitions in tone, particularly in the rendering of the sky and the reflection of light upon the water. The artist employs a delicate touch to define the forms of the trees and the architectural elements, maintaining a sense of balance throughout the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's interest in the quietude of the Dutch countryside. By avoiding excessive ornamentation, Roland Holst directs the viewer toward the interplay between the land, the water, and the sky. The print demonstrates a mastery of tonal variation, where the grey scales create a sense of depth and distance. It is a contemplative piece, typical of the period's interest in capturing the character of the local environment through a refined, graphic lens. The work remains a clear example of the artist's ability to translate the stillness of a scene into a printed medium, providing a view of a traditional Dutch vista that feels both immediate and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/toren-met-landennamen-carel-adolph-lion-cachet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eToren met landennamen - Carel Adolph Lion Cachet — Carel Adolph Lion Cachet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/at-the-horizon-the-angel-of-certitudes-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAt the Horizon, the Angel of Certitudes - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58377108160847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58377410281807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58377410314575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58377410347343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58377410380111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58377410412879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58377410445647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58377410478415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58377410511183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58377410543951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58377410576719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58377410609487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landschap-met-zeilschepen-op-het-water_Poster_CompositorV1_1785780774533.jpg?v=1785784392"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/richard-nicolaus-roland-holst.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}