{"title":"M C Escher","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"white-cat-i-m-c-escher","title":"Witte kat I - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen houtsnede van M.C. Escher, 'White Cat I', toont een gestileerde witte kat tegen een zwarte achtergrond, wat de beheersing van contrast en lijnvoering van de kunstenaar benadrukt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was een Nederlandse graficus die bekend stond om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten. Zijn werk bevat vaak onmogelijke constructies, verkenningen van oneindigheid, tessellaties en reflecties. Eschers kunst spreekt een breed publiek aan, zowel vanwege zijn technische vaardigheid als zijn speelse, verstandsverbijsterende kwaliteiten. Hij won aan populariteit onder wetenschappers en wiskundigen, evenals bij het grote publiek. Zijn prenten worden nog steeds op grote schaal gereproduceerd en bewonderd. 'White Cat I' is een houtsnede met een gestileerde afbeelding van een witte kat. De kat zit, kijkt naar voren en heeft zijn ogen gesloten in een serene uitdrukking. De afbeelding is weergegeven in scherp zwart-wit, waarbij de vacht van de kat wordt gesuggereerd door fijne, dicht op elkaar geplaatste lijnen. De achtergrond is effen zwart, wat een sterk contrast creëert dat de vorm van de kat benadrukt. De compositie is eenvoudig en gebalanceerd, waarbij de kat het grootste deel van het kader vult. De prent toont Eschers vaardigheid in de houtsnedetechniek en zijn vermogen om met minimale details een boeiend beeld te creëren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/still-life-with-ceramic-pots-and-apples-mikulas-galanda\" 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;\"\u003eStill Life with Ceramic Pots and Apples - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeze litho van M.C. Escher, getiteld 'Predestination', toont het meesterschap van de kunstenaar in tessellaties en transformaties. Het kunstwerk bevat een cyclisch patroon van in elkaar grijpende vissen en vogels, wat een fascinerende visuele lus creëert.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was een Nederlandse graficus die bekend stond om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten. Zijn werk verkent concepten als oneindigheid, symmetrie en tessellaties, waarbij hij vaak onmogelijke constructies en optische illusies verwerkt. Eschers kenmerkende stijl heeft hem populair gemaakt bij wetenschappers, wiskundigen en kunstenaars. 'Predestination', gemaakt in 1951, is een litho die Eschers fascinatie voor tessellaties en transformaties illustreert. De afbeelding toont een cyclisch patroon van in elkaar grijpende vissen en vogels, weergegeven in contrasterend zwart en wit. De vissen transformeren geleidelijk in vogels, die vervolgens weer in vissen veranderen, waardoor een continu, herhalend motief ontstaat. Deze visuele cyclus suggereert een gevoel van voorbestemd lot of een eindeloze lus, wat het thema van de titel weerspiegelt. De compositie is zorgvuldig gestructureerd, waarbij de figuren zo zijn gerangschikt dat ze een gevoel van diepte en beweging in de tweedimensionale ruimte creëren. Eschers nauwgezette aandacht voor detail en zijn beheersing van perspectief dragen bij aan het boeiende en tot nadenken stemmende karakter van het kunstwerk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/flat-worms-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eFlat Worms van M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/liberation-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eLiberation - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Two Trees' is een opvallende vroege houtsnede van M.C. Escher en toont een gestileerde boom met wervelende takken tegen een donkere lucht, met een eenzame figuur die ernaartoe loopt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher (1898-1972) was een Nederlandse graficus die bekend stond om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten. Zijn werk bevat vaak onmogelijke constructies, verkenningen van oneindigheid, tessellaties en reflecties. Hoewel Escher tijdens zijn leven niet breed werd erkend door de reguliere kunstwereld, won zijn kunst aan populariteit onder wetenschappers, wiskundigen en grafisch ontwerpers vanwege de intellectuele strengheid en visuele inventiviteit. Zijn prenten blijven de kijker fascineren door hun samensmelting van kunst en wiskundige concepten. 'Two Trees' is een vroege houtsnede van Escher, gemaakt in 1919. De zwart-wit prent toont een gestileerde boom met wervelende takken die cirkelvormen vormen, geplaatst tegen een kale, donkere lucht met stralende lijnen die licht suggereren. Onderaan loopt een figuur over een veld met arceringen naar de boom toe. De compositie is eenvoudig maar opvallend en getuigt van Eschers vroege verkenning van vorm en contrast. De prent toont het vakmanschap van de kunstenaar in houtsnedetechnieken, met nauwkeurige lijnen en zorgvuldige aandacht voor detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-kiss-fine-art-print\" 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 Kiss - Fine Art Print door Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/sleeping-shepherdess-franz-marc\" 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;\"\u003eSleeping Shepherdess door Franz Marc\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeer van M.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeze prent van M.C. Escher, getiteld 'Draaikolken', toont twee in elkaar verstrengelde spiralen van gestileerde vissen in rood en grijs, wat zorgt voor een fascinerende optische illusie.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was een Nederlandse graficus die bekend stond om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten. Zijn werk verkent concepten als oneindigheid, symmetrie en vlakvulling, waarbij hij vaak onmogelijke constructies en optische illusies verwerkt. Eschers kunst werd populair bij zowel wetenschappers en wiskundigen als bij het grote publiek vanwege de intellectuele en visuele aantrekkingskracht. Hij creëerde een unieke artistieke taal die blijft fascineren en inspireren. 'Draaikolken' presenteert een boeiende optische illusie. De afbeelding toont twee in elkaar grijpende spiralen, die elk zijn opgebouwd uit gestileerde vissen. De ene spiraal bevat rode vissen, terwijl de andere grijze vissen bevat. De vissen zijn gerangschikt in een herhalend patroon dat een gevoel van diepte en beweging creëert, waardoor het oog van de kijker naar het midden van elke spiraal wordt getrokken. De compositie speelt met positieve en negatieve ruimte, aangezien de vissen uit beide spiralen in elkaar grijpen om een continu, vloeiend ontwerp te vormen. Het sterke contrast tussen rood, grijs en wit versterkt de visuele impact van het kunstwerk en draagt bij aan het algehele gevoel van dynamiek en illusie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/impossible-cylinders-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eImpossible Cylinders - Fine Art Print van Josef Albers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/espaco-ilusorio-ii-eduardo-nery\" 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;\"\u003eEspaço Ilusório II van Eduardo Nery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeer van M. C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen gedetailleerde architecturale tekening van M.C. Escher, 'San Michele dei Frisoni, Rome', toont het vroege talent van de kunstenaar voor het vastleggen van de texturen en vormen van het Romeinse stadsgezicht, met de Sint-Pietersbasiliek op de achtergrond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeze tekening van M.C. Escher beeldt de San Michele dei Frisoni af, een kerk in Rome. Escher, bekend om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten, creëerde dit werk tijdens zijn vroege periode, vóór zijn kenmerkende tessellaties en onmogelijke constructies. Het kunstwerk biedt een gedetailleerd zicht op de kerk en haar omgeving, inclusief de iconische Sint-Pietersbasiliek op de achtergrond. De compositie is zorgvuldig gestructureerd, met de kerk op de voorgrond geplaatst, waardoor de kijker de architecturale details kan bewonderen. De omliggende gebouwen en de verre koepel van de Sint-Pieter voegen diepte en context toe aan het tafereel. Eschers precieze lijnvoering legt de texturen van de gebouwen, het gebladerte en de lucht vast, wat een gevoel van realisme creëert. Het monochrome palet versterkt de focus op de architectuur en benadrukt de vormen en structuren binnen het Romeinse stadsgezicht. Dit vroege werk biedt inzicht in de artistieke ontwikkeling van Escher en toont zijn vaardigheid in traditionele tekentechnieken voordat hij overging op zijn meer bekende geometrische en ruimtelijke verkenningen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/piazza-santa-maria-del-pianto-rome-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003ePiazza Santa Maria del Pianto, Rome - Fine-artprint door John Ruskin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/roman-forum-george-cooke\" 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;\"\u003eRoman Forum door George Cooke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher-prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Bevrijding' (1955) van M.C. Escher is een litho die tessellatie en metamorfose demonstreert, waarbij geometrische vormen geleidelijk veranderen in vogels die opstijgen. Deze prent toont Eschers verkenning van oneindigheid, symmetrie en perceptie.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaurits Cornelis Escher, de Nederlandse graficus (1898-1972), staat bekend om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten. Zijn werk onderzoekt thema's als oneindigheid, symmetrie en het samenspel tussen verschillende dimensies. Eschers kunst bevat vaak onmogelijke constructies, geometrische patronen en transformaties van objecten in elkaar. 'Bevrijding', gemaakt in 1955, is een voorbeeld van Eschers meesterschap in tessellatie en metamorfose. De litho verbeeldt een geleidelijke transformatie van geometrische vormen in vogels. Onderaan de afbeelding grijpen driehoekige vormen in elkaar om een plat vlak te creëren. Naarmate het oog naar boven beweegt, evolueren deze vormen tot steeds herkenbaardere vogelfiguren, eerst in zwart en vervolgens in wit, totdat ze uiteindelijk bovenaan de compositie wegvliegen. Het werk speelt met de perceptie van de toeschouwer en vervaagt de grenzen tussen abstractie en representatie. De prent wordt gepresenteerd alsof het een rol is die zich uitrolt om de transformatie te onthullen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/flat-worms-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003ePlatte wormen door M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/predestination-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003ePredestinatie - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen lithografie van M.C. Escher uit 1961, 'Prettige Kerstdagen en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar', toont een gedetailleerde cameliabloesem in zwart-wit, die Eschers nauwgezette aandacht voor detail laat zien.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeze lithografie van M.C. Escher, getiteld 'Prettige Kerstdagen en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar', werd gemaakt in 1961. Het bevat een gedetailleerde weergave van een cameliabloesem, afgebeeld in zwart-wit. Escher, bekend om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, lithografieën en mezzotinten, onderzocht vaak thema's als oneindigheid, tessellatie en onmogelijke constructies. Hoewel dit werk afwijkt van zijn meer typerende geometrische patronen, getuigt het nog steeds van zijn nauwgezette aandacht voor detail en beheersing van de lijn. De camelia is weergegeven met zorgvuldige schaduwtechnieken, waardoor de bloemblaadjes een driedimensionale kwaliteit krijgen. De bloem is zo gepositioneerd alsof deze van iets onderaf wordt bekeken, waardoor de kijker de gelaagde structuur kan bewonderen. Onder de afbeelding van de bloem heeft Escher een handgeschreven groet toegevoegd, wat de prent een persoonlijk tintje geeft. Een klein embleem met zijn initialen is eveneens zichtbaar. Dit stuk, hoewel een afwijking van Eschers bekendere werken, biedt inzicht in zijn bredere artistieke vermogens en zijn interesse in natuurlijke vormen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/star-flower-mary-altha-nims-1\" 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;\"\u003eStar Flower door Mary Altha Nims\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/iris-julie-de-graag\" 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;\"\u003eIris door Julie de Graag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher prenten →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen getegeld patroon van ruiters te paard van M.C. Escher, gepresenteerd binnen een Möbiusband. De figuren grijpen naadloos in elkaar en creëren een herhalend motief in tinten oranje en grijs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was een Nederlandse graficus die bekend stond om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten. Zijn werk onderzoekt concepten als oneindigheid, symmetrie en tessellaties, waarbij hij vaak optische illusies en onmogelijke constructies verwerkt. Eschers kunst spreekt zowel wiskundigen als kunstenaars aan en vormt een brug tussen wetenschap en kunst. Hij werd halverwege de 20e eeuw populair en zijn prenten blijven algemeen erkend. 'Ruiters' presenteert een getegeld patroon van ruiters te paard. De figuren grijpen naadloos in elkaar en vormen een herhalend motief dat het vlak vult. Het kleurenschema is beperkt tot tinten oranje en grijs, wat bijdraagt aan de grafische kwaliteit van het ontwerp. De afbeelding wordt gepresenteerd binnen een Möbiusband, wat bijdraagt aan het wiskundige en onmogelijke karakter van het werk. De ruiters zelf zijn gestileerd, met vereenvoudigde vormen en minimale details. Deze prent is een voorbeeld van Eschers fascinatie voor wiskundige principes en zijn vermogen om deze te vertalen naar visueel meeslepende kunstwerken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eSphere Surface with Fishes - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/liberation-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eLiberation - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher kunstwerken →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeze houtsnede van M.C. Escher, getiteld 'Patrijspoort', toont een schip gezien door een rond venster. Het ingewikkelde arceringenwerk en de toevoeging van een gordijn creëren een gevoel van diepte en textuur.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher (1898-1972) was een Nederlandse graficus die bekend stond om zijn wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten. Zijn werk bevat vaak onmogelijke constructies, verkenningen van het oneindige en tessellaties. Eschers kunst spreekt een breed publiek aan door artistiek vakmanschap te combineren met wiskundige concepten. Hij werd halverwege de 20e eeuw populair, vooral onder wetenschappers en wiskundigen, en zijn prenten blijven zeer gewild. 'Patrijspoort', gemaakt in 1930, is een houtsnede. De afbeelding toont een schip dat door een patrijspoort wordt bekeken. De compositie is verdeeld in duidelijke gebieden, met het schip in het midden, omlijst door het ronde venster. De omgeving is gevuld met een dicht, gearceerd patroon, wat een textuureffect creëert. Aan de rechterkant hangt een gordijn, wat diepte en contrast aan de scène toevoegt. Het algehele effect is dat van het naar buiten kijken vanuit een besloten ruimte, met een glimp van de open zee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/1943-45-st-ives-cornwall-ben-nicholson\" 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;\"\u003e1943-45 (St Ives, Cornwall) - Ben Nicholson — Ben Nicholson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen zwart-witprent van een bosgezicht door M.C. Escher. 'Woods near Menton' toont een dichte opstelling van gestileerde bomen, wat zorgt voor een scherp contrast en grafische eenvoud.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaurits Cornelis Escher, bekend als M.C. Escher, was een Nederlandse graficus die wiskundig geïnspireerde houtsneden, litho's en mezzotinten maakte. Zijn werk maakt gebruik van geometrische patronen, tessellaties en onmogelijke constructies. Escher onderzocht het samenspel tussen kunst en wiskunde en creëerde beelden die de waarneming en logica uitdagen. Hoewel zijn werk tijdens zijn leven niet op grote schaal werd erkend in de kunstwereld, won het aan populariteit onder wetenschappers en wiskundigen. Zijn unieke stijl blijft de kunst en populaire cultuur beïnvloeden. 'Woods near Menton' verbeeldt een bosscène in zwart-wit. De compositie toont een dichte opstelling van bomen met kale takken, wat een scherp contrast vormt met de lichtere achtergrond. De bomen zijn gestileerd, waarbij hun stammen en takken een netwerk van lijnen en vormen vormen. De grond wordt aangegeven door horizontale lijnen, wat een gevoel van diepte aan de afbeelding toevoegt. Het algehele effect is er een van grafische eenvoud en visuele complexiteit, typerend voor de aanpak van Escher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-grove-andre-derain\" 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 Grove door André Derain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-clearing-at-valmondois-maurice-de-vlaminck\" 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 Clearing at Valmondois door Maurice de Vlaminck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen treffende houtsnede uit 1926 van M.C. Escher, die de vierde dag van de schepping verbeeldt met een stralende zon, een halve maan en een gekromde, bergachtige horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDeze houtsnede van M.C. Escher, gemaakt in 1926, verbeeldt het bijbelse verhaal van de vierde dag van de schepping, zoals beschreven in Genesis 1:14-19. De compositie is verdeeld in twee afzonderlijke hemelse sferen: een stralende, explosieve zon aan de linkerkant en een halve maan vergezeld door sterren en planeten aan de rechterkant. Onder deze kosmische lichamen buigt een dor, bergachtig landschap zich over de horizon, wat de kromming van de aarde suggereert. \n\nEscher hanteert een sobere esthetiek met een hoog contrast, typerend voor zijn vroege houtsnedepraktijk. De zon is weergegeven door een reeks fijne, uitstralende lijnen die vanuit een centraal punt naar buiten komen, waardoor een gevoel van intens licht en energie ontstaat. In contrast hiermee is de nachtelijke hemel een massief zwart vlak, geaccentueerd door de witte vormen van de maan en verre sterren. De bergen worden gedefinieerd door ritmische, parallelle inkepingen in het houtblok, die textuur en volume geven aan het anders platte terrein. \n\nDit werk toont Eschers vroege interesse in geometrische orde en de weergave van de ruimte. Hoewel hij bekender is om zijn latere wiskundige tessellaties en onmogelijke structuren, onthult dit stuk zijn technische vaardigheid met het medium houtsnede. Het weloverwogen gebruik van zwarte en witte inkt zorgt voor een dramatisch samenspel van licht en schaduw, waarmee de uitgestrektheid van de kosmos effectief wordt vastgelegd. De kunstenaar heeft de inscriptie 'GEN. 1:14-19' in de rechterbovenhoek geplaatst, wat direct verwijst naar het bronmateriaal. De prent weerspiegelt een periode in Eschers carrière waarin hij thema's als natuur en mythologie verkende door een gedisciplineerde, grafische lens. De precisie van het lijnenspel en de balans van de compositie tonen zijn vermogen om complexe conceptuele ideeën te vertalen naar een heldere, visuele taal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eVrouwelijk model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/composition-bart-van-der-leck\" 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;\"\u003eCompositie - Bart van der Leck — Bart van der Leck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855683952975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855692931407,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855692964175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855692996943,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855693029711,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-4th-Day-of-the-Creation_Poster_CompositorV1_1792730474767.jpg?v=1792730505"},{"product_id":"fiumara-calabria-m-c-escher","title":"Fiumara, Calabrië - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen gedetailleerde lithografie uit 1930 van M.C. Escher die het ruige, bergachtige terrein en de droge rivierbeddingen van de Calabrische regio in Italië verbeeldt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTijdens zijn vormende jaren in Italië produceerde M.C. Escher een reeks werken die het ruige terrein van de zuidelijke regio's documenteren. Fiumara, Calabria, uitgevoerd in 1930, vangt de kale, dorre schoonheid van het Italiaanse landschap. De compositie richt zich op een brede, droge rivierbedding, een zogenaamde fiumara, die zich door het berglandschap slingert. Escher hanteert een hoog standpunt, een techniek waar hij de voorkeur aan gaf om een alomvattend beeld te geven van de geologische formaties en de kleine, geclusterde nederzettingen die tegen de hellingen aanliggen.\n\nDe prent toont zijn vroege beheersing van lithografische technieken. Het contrast tussen de lichte, uitgestrekte rivierbedding en de donkere, textuurrijke berghelling creëert een gevoel van diepte en schaal. Escher gebruikt arceringen en kruisarceringen om de grillige oppervlakken van de rotsen en de architectonische details van het dorp op de voorgrond te definiëren. In tegenstelling tot zijn latere, meer wiskundige verkenningen van onmogelijke geometrie, blijft dit werk geworteld in directe observatie van de natuurlijke wereld. Het weerspiegelt zijn interesse in de structurele kwaliteiten van de aarde en de manier waarop menselijke woonplaatsen integreren met de omgeving.\n\nDe afbeelding is verstoken van menselijke figuren, wat de kijker in staat stelt zich volledig te concentreren op het samenspel van licht en schaduw over de topografie. De lucht is weergegeven met subtiele gradaties, wat bijdraagt aan de atmosferische kwaliteit van het tafereel. Dit stuk biedt een blik in de ontwikkeling van de kunstenaar voordat hij zijn aandacht verlegde naar de tessellaties en onmogelijke structuren die zijn latere carrière zouden bepalen. Het is een nauwkeurige, technische studie van een specifieke locatie, uitgevoerd met de helderheid en aandacht voor detail die zijn benadering van de prentkunst zijn hele leven kenmerkte. Het werk blijft een duidelijk voorbeeld van zijn vermogen om een fysieke locatie om te zetten in een gestructureerde, grafische compositie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-hamlet-of-turello-southern-italy-m-c-escher\" 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 Hamlet of Turello, Southern Italy door M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/civitella-di-subiaco-edward-lear\" 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;\"\u003eCivitella di Subiaco door Edward Lear\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeer van M. C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855698665807,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855705186639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855705219407,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fiumara-Calabria_Poster_CompositorV1_1780595166298.jpg?v=1780595438"},{"product_id":"fireworks-m-c-escher","title":"Vuurwerk - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen opvallende houtsnede van M.C. Escher, die een menigte toont die zich heeft verzameld om naar één enkele, lichtgevende vuurwerkexplosie tegen een donkere nachtelijke hemel te kijken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVuurwerk, een houtsnede van M.C. Escher, vangt een nachtelijk tafereel met karakteristieke precisie. De compositie is verdeeld tussen de donkere, gestippelde uitgestrektheid van de nachthemel en de groep toeschouwers daaronder. Eén enkele, lichtgevende explosie domineert het bovenste deel van het beeld, waarbij de uitstralende lijnen een schril contrast vormen met de diepzwarte achtergrond. De lichtbron lijkt voort te komen uit een smalle verticale lijn die de explosie verbindt met een klein figuurtje dat in het midden van de menigte staat.\n\nEscher hanteert een minutieuze techniek om de texturen van het tafereel weer te geven. De menigte wordt afgebeeld met geïndividualiseerde vormen, hun hoofden omhoog gericht in collectieve observatie. De bomen op de middenafstand zijn weergegeven met fijne, repetitieve markeringen die diepte en sfeer suggereren zonder afhankelijk te zijn van kleur. Het werk toont de vroege interesse van de kunstenaar in geometrische orde en de manipulatie van licht, thema's die zijn latere carrière zouden domineren. In tegenstelling tot zijn latere wiskundige tessellaties, richt dit stuk zich op de observatie van een enkelvoudige gebeurtenis, waarbij de beperkingen van het medium houtsnede worden gebruikt om een beeld met een hoog contrast te creëren. De soberheid van de witte lijnen tegen de donkere ondergrond zorgt voor een gevoel van lichtgevendheid dat de werkelijke ervaring van het bekijken van vuurwerk in het donker nabootst. Deze prent is een duidelijk voorbeeld van Eschers technische vermogen om toon en licht te beheersen door zorgvuldig materiaal uit het houtblok te verwijderen. De opstelling van de figuren creëert een gevoel van schaal, waardoor het etherische licht van het vuurwerk in een tastbare, menselijke context wordt geplaatst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eVrouwelijk model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/composition-bart-van-der-leck\" 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;\"\u003eCompositie - Bart van der Leck — Bart van der Leck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855725437263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855822790991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855822823759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855822856527,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855822889295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fireworks_Poster_CompositorV1_1780595284749.jpg?v=1780596489"},{"product_id":"division-m-c-escher","title":"Deling - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen klassieke litho uit 1956 van M.C. Escher met een complexe, cirkelvormige tessellatie van in elkaar grijpende hagedisfiguren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher, een Nederlandse graficus, maakte deze litho in 1956. Het werk behoort tot zijn serie periodieke vlakvullingen, die hij aanduidde als regelmatige vlakverdelingen. Escher liet zich inspireren door de geometrische patronen die hij waarnam in het Alhambra in Spanje en ontwikkelde vervolgens zijn eigen systeem voor het creëren van in elkaar grijpende figuren die een tweedimensionale ruimte opvullen zonder gaten of overlappingen.\n\nIn deze specifieke compositie gebruikt de kunstenaar een cirkelvormig formaat om een herhalend patroon van hagedisachtige wezens in te sluiten. De figuren zijn gerangschikt in een radiale symmetrie, waarbij hun lichamen in elkaar grijpen om een doorlopend, getesselleerd oppervlak te vormen. Escher hanteert een strikt zwart-witpalet om de grenzen van elke vorm te definiëren, waardoor de positieve en negatieve ruimtes in het hele ontwerp in balans blijven. De wezens lijken vanuit het centrum tevoorschijn te komen en breiden zich uit naar de randen, waar het patroon door de cirkelvormige begrenzing wordt afgesneden.\n\nEscher benaderde zijn werk met een wiskundige nauwkeurigheid en besteedde vaak maanden aan het berekenen van de geometrische eigenschappen die nodig waren om zulke precieze tessellaties te bereiken. Deze prent toont zijn vermogen om logische structuur te combineren met visueel spel. De toeschouwer wordt uitgenodigd om het pad van individuele figuren te volgen terwijl ze roteren en zich herhalen over het vlak. Door traditioneel perspectief te vermijden, dwingt Escher het oog zich te concentreren op het platte, repetitieve karakter van het oppervlak. Het resultaat is een studie in symmetrie en orde, die de interesse van de kunstenaar voor de relatie tussen wiskunde en visuele representatie weerspiegelt. Dit stuk blijft een duidelijk voorbeeld van zijn technische vaardigheid in de lithografie, waarbij het contrast tussen inkt en papier een scherp, helder beeld creëert dat de geometrische logica van het ontwerp benadrukt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eSphere Surface with Fishes - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/regular-division-of-the-plane-with-birds-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eRegular Division of the Plane with Birds - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher prenten →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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De compositie, gecreëerd in 1946, bevat een herhalend patroon van ruiters te paard die in elkaar grijpen om het tweedimensionale vlak zonder gaten of overlappingen te vullen. Escher gebruikte een systeem van geometrische transformatie om ervoor te zorgen dat het silhouet van de ene ruiter perfect aansluit op de negatieve ruimte die door de aangrenzende figuren wordt gecreëerd.\n\nHet kleurenpalet is beperkt tot twee tinten, wat zorgt voor een duidelijk onderscheid tussen de lichte en donkere figuren. Deze binaire aanpak helpt de kijker bij het identificeren van de individuele eenheden binnen het complexe raster. De ruiters zijn in profiel afgebeeld, hun vormen vereenvoudigd om te voldoen aan de rigide vereisten van het tegelpatroon. Escher liet zich vaak inspireren door de geometrische patronen in de Moorse architectuur, in het bijzonder de mozaïeken van het Alhambra, die hij in de jaren 20 en 30 van de twintigste eeuw bezocht. \n\nIn tegenstelling tot zijn bekendere werken die de wetten van het perspectief tarten, richt dit stuk zich op de logica van vlakverdeling. De herhaling van het ruitermotief creëert een gevoel van ritmische beweging over het oppervlak. Het werk is een studie in symmetrie en de systematische vulling van de ruimte. Door Eschers technische precisie kan de kijker het pad van een enkele figuur volgen terwijl deze zich over de gehele compositie herhaalt. Het werk blijft een helder voorbeeld van zijn vermogen om artistieke expressie te versmelten met rigoureuze geometrische principes, wat resulteert in een visuele puzzel die uitnodigt tot een nauwkeurige inspectie van de structurele integriteit ervan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" 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 Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-night-at-saint-jean-man-ray\" 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;\"\u003eA Night at Saint Jean - Man Ray — Man Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855832195407,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855843238223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855843270991,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Horseman_Poster_CompositorV1_1780595644724.jpg?v=1780596744"},{"product_id":"four-regular-solids-m-c-escher","title":"Vier regelmatige lichamen - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eDit werk, een houtsnede uit 1961 van M.C. Escher, verkent het snijvlak van geometrische veelvlakken door middel van precieze arceringen en een warm kleurenpalet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher maakte Vier regelmatige lichamen in 1961, een werk dat zijn fascinatie voor wiskundige structuren en ruimtelijke relaties demonstreert. De prent toont een complexe rangschikking van veelvlakken, met een specifieke focus op de intersectie van geometrische vormen. Escher gebruikt een houtsnedetechniek om deze vormen weer te geven, waarbij hij precieze lijnen en een beperkt kleurenpalet hanteert om het volume en de diepte van de objecten te definiëren.\n\nDe compositie steunt op het samenspel tussen de vaste lijnen van de veelvlakken en de transparante, overlappende vlakken. Door gebruik te maken van variërende arceringdichtheden creëert Escher een gevoel van driedimensionale ruimte op een tweedimensionaal oppervlak. De oranje en rode tinten vormen een contrast met de strakke witte achtergrond en leiden het oog naar het midden van het geometrische cluster. Dit werk weerspiegelt de interesse van de kunstenaar in de eigenschappen van platonische lichamen; dit zijn regelmatige, convexe veelvlakken met congruente zijvlakken van regelmatige veelhoeken, waarbij hetzelfde aantal zijvlakken in elk hoekpunt samenkomt.\n\nEscher verkende vaak de grenzen tussen wiskunde en beeldende kunst. In dit stuk zorgt de herhaling van hoekige vormen voor een ritmische kwaliteit die de kijker meevoert in de logica van de constructie. Het werk is verstoken van figuratieve onderwerpen en focust volledig op de zuiverheid van de geometrische vorm en de technische uitvoering van het houtsnedemedium. Het blijft een helder voorbeeld van zijn vermogen om abstracte wiskundige concepten te vertalen naar visuele ervaringen die uitnodigen tot een nauwkeurige inspectie van hun structurele integriteit en ruimtelijke logica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/regular-division-of-the-plane-ii-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eRegular Division of the Plane II door M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/konstruktion-um-das-thema-3-4-5-max-bill\" 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;\"\u003eKonstruktion um das thema 3-4-5 door Max Bill\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher kunstwerken →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855833669967,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855890784591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855890817359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Four-Regular-Solids_Poster_CompositorV1_1780595644479.jpg?v=1780597332"},{"product_id":"scholastica-illustration-m-c-escher","title":"Scholastica-illustratie - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen opvallende houtsnede uit 1931 van M.C. Escher, die een heks toont die over een Nederlands stadsgezicht vliegt met nauwkeurig lijnwerk met een hoog contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDeze houtsnede van M.C. Escher, gedateerd 1931, toont een vliegende heks boven een Nederlandse stad. Het werk toont het vroege meesterschap van de kunstenaar in de houtsnedetechniek, die hij gebruikte om beelden met een hoog contrast en nauwkeurig lijnwerk te verkennen. De compositie is verdeeld tussen de donkere, sterrenverlichte hemel en de verlichte daken eronder, wat zorgt voor een nachtelijke sfeer.\n\nEscher gebruikt een rigoureus systeem van arceringen en kruisarceringen om de vormen van de gebouwen en de figuur van de heks te definiëren. De kerktoren fungeert als een verticaal anker en geeft een gevoel van schaal tegenover de vloeiende beweging van de figuur op haar bezemsteel. De lijnen zijn scherp en weloverwogen, wat de technische discipline weerspiegelt die nodig is voor het snijden in houtblokken. In tegenstelling tot zijn latere werken, die vaak focusten op wiskundige paradoxen en onmogelijke geometrie, leunt dit stuk aan tegen verhalende illustratie en folklore.\n\nHet beeld vangt een moment van beweging, waarbij de mantel van de heks en het spoor achter haar bezem snelheid suggereren. Het stadsgezicht beneden is weergegeven met architecturale helderheid, met de voor Nederlandse stedelijke ontwerpen kenmerkende trapgevels en smalle straatjes. Eschers vermogen om licht en schaduw te manipuleren door materiaal van het houtblok te verwijderen, is hier duidelijk zichtbaar, terwijl de witte lijnen uit de zwarte achtergrond naar voren komen om de scène te vormen. Deze prent biedt een blik op de vroege carrière van de kunstenaar, waarin hij traditionele grafische technieken in balans bracht met fantasierijke onderwerpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/poseidon-en-een-vorst-op-een-boot-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel\" 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;\"\u003ePoseidon en een vorst op een boot - Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel door Karel de Bazel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/zwemmende-eend-swimming-duck-julie-de-graag\" 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;\"\u003eZwemmende eend (Swimming Duck) door Julie de Graag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeer van M. C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher, met een onmogelijke architecturale structuur die de perceptie van ruimte en geometrie van de toeschouwer uitdaagt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBelvedere is een litho van de Nederlandse graficus M.C. Escher, voltooid in 1958. De compositie verbeeldt een gebouw van drie verdiepingen dat de wetten van de Euclidische meetkunde tart. Escher gebruikt een paradoxale structuur waarbij de pilaren van de bovenverdieping op zo'n manier verbonden zijn met de benedenverdieping dat het in de driedimensionale ruimte fysiek onmogelijk is. De ladder, die aan de binnenkant van het bouwwerk begint en aan de buitenkant eindigt, verstoort de diepte- en oriëntatieperceptie van de toeschouwer nog verder.\n\nOp de voorgrond houdt een zittende figuur een Necker-kubus vast, een draadmodel van een kubus waarvan de oriëntatie lijkt te kantelen. Deze toevoeging geeft een aanwijzing voor de interesse van de kunstenaar in de ambiguïteit van visuele waarneming. De figuren in de scène, gekleed in middeleeuwse stijl, lijken zich niet bewust van de onmogelijke architectuur om hen heen. De achtergrond toont een bergachtig vergezicht, dat een gevoel van schaal en afstand geeft en contrasteert met de besloten, onlogische ruimte van de belvedere zelf.\n\nHet werk van Escher wordt gekenmerkt door zijn nauwgezette oog voor detail en zijn vermogen om complexe wiskundige concepten weer te geven via traditionele druktechnieken. Het gebruik van licht en schaduw creëert een overtuigend gevoel van volume, wat de onderliggende structurele tegenstrijdigheden nog schokkender maakt. Door het manipuleren van perspectief dwingt Escher de kijker om de betrouwbaarheid van het eigen gezichtsvermogen in twijfel te trekken. Deze prent blijft een primair voorbeeld van zijn verkenning van de relatie tussen tweedimensionale weergave en driedimensionale realiteit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/flat-worms-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003ePlatwormen door M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/convex-and-concave-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eConcaaf en convex door M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeer van M. C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855908446543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855944982863,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855945015631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855945048399,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855945081167,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Belvedere_Poster_CompositorV1_1791366627367.jpg?v=1791366647"},{"product_id":"baby-m-c-escher","title":"Baby - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen opvallende linosnede uit 1917 van M.C. Escher, met een minimalistisch portret met hoog contrast van een baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDit vroege werk van M.C. Escher, getiteld Baby, dateert uit 1917. Het is een linosnede die de eerste verkenning van de kunstenaar van grafische technieken met een hoog contrast laat zien. In tegenstelling tot de wiskundig precieze mozaïeken en onmogelijke architecturen waar hij later in zijn carrière bekend om werd, richt dit werk zich op de zuinigheid van lijnvoering en het sterke samenspel tussen zwarte inkt en wit papier.\n\nDe compositie vangt het hoofd van een baby op een vereenvoudigde, bijna abstracte manier. Escher gebruikt gedurfde, brede zwarte vormen om de contouren van het gezicht, de gesloten ogen en de zachte huidplooien te definiëren. Het medium van de linosnede bepaalt hier de esthetiek, aangezien de kunstenaar de negatieve ruimte wegsnijdt om de essentiële kenmerken van het onderwerp over te laten. De lijnen zijn dik en weloverwogen, wat het fysieke proces van het snijden in het linoleumblok weerspiegelt.\n\nHoewel het onderwerp huiselijk en intiem is, is de uitvoering puur grafisch. Escher vermijdt fijne details ten gunste van grote, vlakke kleurvlakken. Deze aanpak vlakt het beeld af en verandert de organische vorm van een kind in een reeks ritmische, in elkaar grijpende vormen. De handtekening rechtsonder bevestigt de vroege datum van het werk en plaatst het in zijn vormende jaren in Nederland. Deze prent biedt een blik op de ontwikkeling van een kunstenaar die uiteindelijk de manipulatie van de visuele perceptie zou beheersen. Het blijft een duidelijk voorbeeld van zijn vroege belangstelling voor hoe licht en schaduw kunnen worden teruggebracht tot hun meest basale componenten om vorm te suggereren zonder dat traditionele schaduw of perspectief nodig is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-m-c-escher-m-c-escher\" 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 a Man (M.C. Escher) door M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/profiel-meisjesprofiel-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" 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;\"\u003eProfiel (meisjesprofiel) door Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeer van M.C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855909069135,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855912051023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855912083791,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Baby_Poster_CompositorV1_1780596125228.jpg?v=1780598068"},{"product_id":"depth-m-c-escher","title":"Diepte - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen houtsnede uit 1955 van M.C. Escher, met een geometrische tessellatie van vissen die door herhalende patronen een illusie van diepte creëert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDepth, in 1955 gecreëerd door M.C. Escher, demonstreert de fascinatie van de kunstenaar voor tessellatie en de wiskundige verdeling van een vlak. Deze houtsnede bevat een terugkerend motief van vissen, zo gerangschikt dat ze het tweedimensionale oppervlak vullen zonder gaten achter te laten. Escher hanteert een systematische benadering van de meetkunde, waarbij de oriëntatie van elke figuur verschuift om ruimte te maken voor de volgende, wat een gevoel van continue beweging over het papier teweegbrengt.\n\nDe visuele structuur steunt op een herhalend patroon dat een driedimensionaal veld suggereert, ondanks het platte karakter van het medium. De vissen zijn weergegeven met nauwkeurige, parallelle lijnen die hun volume en textuur bepalen. Door de grootte en scherpte van de figuren te variëren, creëert Escher een illusie van afstand, waarbij grotere, scherpere vissen op de voorgrond lijken te treden, terwijl kleinere, vagere versies naar de achtergrond wijken. Deze techniek dwingt het oog om door de compositie te navigeren alsof men in een diepe, aquatische ruimte staart.\n\nEschers technische precisie blijkt uit de zuivere uitvoering van de houtsnedeblokken. Het beperkte kleurenpalet, bestaande uit aardetinten en scherp wit, stelt de toeschouwer in staat zich te concentreren op de geometrische logica in plaats van op decoratieve elementen. Het werk weerspiegelt zijn interesse in het samenspel tussen positieve en negatieve ruimte, een thema dat een groot deel van zijn carrière in beslag nam. Door een eenvoudige biologische vorm te transformeren in een rigide geometrische eenheid, nodigt hij de kijker uit om na te denken over de onderliggende orde van de natuurlijke wereld. Deze prent blijft een helder voorbeeld van zijn vermogen om artistieke intuïtie te versmelten met rigoureuze wiskundige principes, wat resulteert in een compositie die zowel ordelijk als visueel boeiend is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" 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 Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-night-at-saint-jean-man-ray\" 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;\"\u003eA Night at Saint Jean - Man Ray — Man Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855909527887,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855945343311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855945376079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855945408847,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855945441615,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Depth_Poster_CompositorV1_1788938830388.jpg?v=1788938845"},{"product_id":"regular-division-of-the-plane-i-m-c-escher","title":"Regelmatige vlakverdeling I - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen houtsnede uit 1957 van M.C. Escher die de wiskundige transformatie van eenvoudige geometrische vormen in in elkaar grijpende vogels en vissen illustreert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRegular Division of The Plane I, in 1957 gemaakt door M.C. Escher, biedt een duidelijke visuele demonstratie van de fascinatie van de kunstenaar voor tessellatie en geometrische transformatie. De houtsnede is gestructureerd als een serie van twaalf panelen, gerangschikt in een slingerend pad, die de kijker door het wiskundige proces van het verdelen van een tweedimensionaal oppervlak leiden.\n\nDe progressie begint in de linkerbovenhoek met eenvoudige, uniforme horizontale lijnen. Naarmate de reeks vordert, introduceert Escher steeds complexere geometrische vormen. De aanvankelijke vierkanten en rechthoeken veranderen geleidelijk in herkenbare vormen: vogels en vissen. Tegen de laatste panelen is het stijve raster volledig opgelost in een vloeiend, in elkaar grijpend patroon waarbij de figuren de ruimte innemen zonder gaten of overlappingen. Dit werk illustreert de overgang van elementaire euclidische meetkunde naar de meer organische, herhalende motieven die een groot deel van Eschers latere oeuvre kenmerken.\n\nEschers techniek berust op het nauwkeurig snijden van het houtblok om het sterke contrast tussen de zwarte en witte vlakken te behouden. De genummerde panelen fungeren als een pedagogisch hulpmiddel, waardoor de beschouwer de systematische evolutie van de vormen kan volgen. De compositie vermijdt traditioneel perspectief en geeft de voorkeur aan een vlakke, analytische benadering die de logica van het patroon prioriteert boven ruimtelijke diepte. Deze prent is een primair voorbeeld van hoe Escher rigoureuze wiskundige principes combineerde met artistieke uitvoering om de mogelijkheden van symmetrie en vlakvulling te onderzoeken. Het werk blijft een standaardreferentie voor degenen die geïnteresseerd zijn in het snijvlak van wiskunde en beeldende kunst, en het demonstreert het methodische karakter van Eschers creatieve proces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/regular-division-of-the-plane-ii-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eRegular Division of the Plane II van M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/1-2-3-4-in-weiss-max-bill\" 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;\"\u003e1+2+3+4 in weiss van Max Bill\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher kunstwerk →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen klassieke litho uit 1955 van M.C. Escher, waarin ruimtelijke ambiguïteit en onmogelijke architectuur worden verkend door middel van een scène met een dubbel perspectief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eConcaaf en convex is een litho van M.C. Escher, gemaakt in 1955. Het werk verkent de ambiguïteit van ruimtelijke waarneming door middel van een complexe architecturale scène. Escher maakt gebruik van een dubbel perspectief, waarbij de kijker wordt uitgenodigd om dezelfde structurele elementen te interpreteren als convex of concaaf, afhankelijk van het focuspunt. De compositie bevat een reeks gewelfde kamers, trappen en balkons die bevolkt worden door diverse figuren, waaronder een vrouw met een mand en een man die trompet speelt. \n\nDe architecturale logica verschuift naarmate het oog over de prent beweegt. Wat in het ene deel van het gebouw als plafond verschijnt, verandert in het andere in een vloer. Deze omdraaiing wordt bereikt door de precieze manipulatie van licht en schaduw, die het volume van de bogen en zuilen bepaalt. Escher gebruikt een monochroom palet om de helderheid te behouden, waardoor de kijker zich kan concentreren op de geometrische tegenstrijdigheden in plaats van op kleur. \n\nDeze prent is een kenmerkend voorbeeld van Eschers interesse in tessellatie en niet-euclidische meetkunde. Door menselijke figuren in een onmogelijke ruimte te integreren, creëert hij een narratief dat zowel huiselijk als vervreemdend aanvoelt. De toevoeging van kleine details, zoals de hagedissen op het lagere niveau en de hangende vaandels, zorgt voor een gevoel van schaal dat contrasteert met het desoriënterende karakter van de architectuur. Het werk blijft een studie naar hoe het menselijk brein probeert conflicterende visuele informatie op te lossen in een coherente driedimensionale structuur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eBolvormig oppervlak met vissen - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/belvedere-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eBelvedere - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher kunstwerk →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen klassieke houtsnede van M.C. Escher met twee in elkaar grijpende reptielen in een perfecte tessellatie, wat zijn meesterschap in geometrische vlakverdeling demonstreert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDit werk van M.C. Escher toont zijn fascinatie voor het wiskundige concept van tessellatie. De afbeelding bevat twee hagedisachtige wezens, de een in zwart en de ander in wit uitgevoerd, die in elkaar grijpen om het tweedimensionale vlak zonder openingen of overlappingen te bedekken. Escher gebruikte de houtsnedetechniek om het scherpe contrast te bereiken dat nodig was voor deze geometrische puzzel. \n\nDoor een strikt binair kleurenschema toe te passen, dwingt de kunstenaar de kijker om de figuren zowel als positieve als negatieve ruimte waar te nemen. De reptielen zijn gestileerd om in de specifieke geometrische beperkingen van het rooster te passen, wat het vermogen van de kunstenaar toont om representatieve vormen in evenwicht te brengen met abstracte betegelingsregels. Dit stuk maakt deel uit van een bredere reeks studies waarin Escher periodieke betegelingen onderzocht, vaak geïnspireerd door zijn observaties van Moorse tegelkunst in het Alhambra in Spanje. \n\nDe compositie steunt op rotatiesymmetrie, waarbij elk wezen fungeert als een spiegelbeeld of een gedraaide versie van zijn buurman. De lijnen zijn strak en weloverwogen, kenmerkend voor Eschers technische precisie in de prentkunst. Dit specifieke motief dient als een fundamenteel voorbeeld van hoe hij eenvoudige geometrische vormen transformeerde tot herkenbare biologische vormen. Het werk blijft een duidelijk bewijs van zijn interesse in de verdeling van het vlak, een onderwerp dat hij gedurende zijn hele carrière nastreefde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/regular-division-of-the-plane-ii-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eRegular Division of the Plane II van M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/horseman-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eHorseman van M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher prenten →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher in 1948, presenteert een geometrische verkenning van ruimte en vorm. De compositie bevat een centrale veelvlakvormige kooi, specifiek een samenstelling van drie octaëders, die dient als habitat voor twee kameleons. Escher gebruikt zijn kenmerkende precisie om de scherpe randen van de geometrische structuur af te zetten tegen een strakke zwarte achtergrond, waardoor een gevoel van diepte ontstaat dat het traditionele perspectief tarten.\n\nDe omringende ruimte wordt bevolkt door diverse zwevende veelvlakken, waaronder gestelde dodecaëders en andere complexe geometrische lichamen. Deze vormen drijven door de leegte en suggereren een hemelse of kosmische omgeving. De toevoeging van de kameleons introduceert een organisch element in de wiskundige strengheid van het werk. Hun textuurrijke huid en opgerolde staarten vormen een contrast met het rigide, lineaire karakter van de omringende vormen.\n\nEscher was gefascineerd door de eigenschappen van de ruimte en de weergave van driedimensionale objecten op een tweedimensionaal vlak. In dit werk gebruikt hij de houtgravuretechniek om een hoog contrast te bereiken, waardoor de witte lijnen van de geometrische structuren duidelijk naar voren komen uit de donkere inkt. Het werk weerspiegelt zijn interesse in de kristallografie en de structurele schoonheid van wiskundige lichamen. Door levende wezens in deze abstracte kooien te plaatsen, nodigt hij de kijker uit om na te denken over de relatie tussen biologisch leven en de onderliggende wiskundige orde van het universum. De signatuur en datum, MCE X-48, verschijnen in de rechterbovenhoek en bevestigen de periode van creatie tijdens zijn meest productieve jaren in Nederland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eWellicht ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eVrouwelijk model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-ten-largest-no-10-old-age-hilma-af-klint\" 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;\"\u003eDe tien grootste, nr. 10, Ouderdom - Hilma af Klint — Hilma af Klint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eCircle Limit I, een houtsnede uit 1958 van M.C. Escher, verkent hyperbolische meetkunde door middel van een herhalend, circulair patroon van in elkaar grijpende visfiguren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCircle Limit I is een houtsnede van de Nederlandse kunstenaar M.C. Escher, voltooid in 1958. Dit werk toont de fascinatie van de kunstenaar voor hyperbolische meetkunde, een vakgebied dat hij verkende na correspondentie met de wiskundige H.S.M. Coxeter. De compositie bevindt zich binnen een cirkelvormige begrenzing, die een deel van het Poincaré-schijfmodel vertegenwoordigt. \n\nBinnen dit cirkelvormige kader rangschikt Escher een reeks visachtige figuren die in grootte afnemen naarmate ze de omtrek naderen. De figuren zijn georganiseerd in een herhalend patroon dat de ruimte zonder gaten vult. Door zwarte en witte vormen af te wisselen, creëert Escher een gevoel van balans en symmetrie. De figuren zijn zo georiënteerd dat ze vanuit het midden lijken uit te stralen, wat een visueel effect van oneindige progressie naar de rand van de cirkel creëert. \n\nEscher gebruikte het medium houtsnede om het scherpe contrast tussen de zwarte en witte vormen te bereiken. De precisie die nodig was om deze in elkaar grijpende vormen te snijden, weerspiegelt zijn technische vaardigheid. In tegenstelling tot zijn eerdere werken die vertrouwden op meer traditioneel perspectief, houdt dit stuk zich bezig met niet-euclidische meetkunde om een ruimte weer te geven die theoretisch oneindig is, maar toch begrensd door het cirkelvormige kader. Het werk blijft een duidelijk voorbeeld van hoe Escher wiskundige concepten integreerde in zijn visuele praktijk, waarbij hij verder ging dan eenvoudige representatie om de structurele eigenschappen van het platte vlak te verkennen. Het repetitieve karakter van de vismotieven creëert een ritmische kwaliteit, die het oog trekt van de grotere centrale figuren naar de steeds kleinere figuren nabij de omtrek. Deze prent maakt deel uit van een reeks waarin Escher experimenteerde met verschillende betegelingen van het hyperbolische vlak, die elk een andere configuratie van vormen en symmetrieën bieden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook interessant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-night-at-saint-jean-man-ray\" 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;\"\u003eA Night at Saint Jean - Man Ray — Man Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921180205391,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921181024591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921181057359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Circle-Limit-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1781484967220.jpg?v=1781489493"},{"product_id":"smaller-and-smaller-m-c-escher","title":"Kleiner en kleiner - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eEen klassieke houtgravure van M.C. Escher, met een geometrische tessellatie van hagedissen die in grootte afnemen naar het midden toe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSmaller and Smaller, in 1956 door M.C. Escher gecreëerd, vertegenwoordigt de fascinatie van de kunstenaar voor geometrische vlakvullingen en het concept van oneindigheid. Deze houtgravure maakt gebruik van een techniek die bekend staat als tessellatie, waarbij vormen zonder gaten of overlappingen in elkaar passen. Escher gebruikt de vorm van een hagedis, die hij herhaalt over het oppervlak van de prent. Naarmate het oog van de buitenranden naar het midden beweegt, ondergaan de hagedissen een systematische verkleining van schaal. Dit creëert een visuele progressie die een oneindige afdaling naar het centrum van de compositie suggereert.\n\nHet werk is een uitstekend voorbeeld van Eschers interesse in de wiskundige eigenschappen van het platte vlak. Door gebruik te maken van een beperkt palet van zwart, wit en oranje verduidelijkt hij de complexe rangschikking van de figuren. De hagedissen zijn gerangschikt in een radiale symmetrie, wat de kijker naar het midden van het beeld trekt. Deze prent toont de technische precisie van de kunstenaar, aangezien elke individuele hagedis herkenbaar blijft, ondanks de extreme miniaturisatie nabij het brandpunt.\n\nEscher onderzocht in zijn werk vaak de relatie tussen het eindige en het oneindige. In dit stuk vervaagt de grens tussen de individuele eenheden en het collectieve patroon naarmate de schaal afneemt. De kijker wordt uitgenodigd om de overgang te observeren van grote, herkenbare vormen aan de omtrek naar de dichte, abstracte textuur in de kern. Deze prent is een studie in ruimtelijke ordening en de logica van geometrische transformatie. Het weerspiegelt het vermogen van de kunstenaar om rigoureuze wiskundige principes te combineren met beeldende kunst, wat resulteert in een compositie die een onderwerp van interesse blijft voor zowel wiskundigen als kunstliefhebbers. De precisie van het houtsnijproces zorgt voor de scherpe lijnen en duidelijke scheiding van kleuren die nodig zijn om de leesbaarheid van het patroon te behouden naarmate het kleiner wordt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eMisschien vind je dit ook leuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/flat-worms-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eFlat Worms van M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher-1\" 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;\"\u003eSphere Surface with Fishes - M.C. Escher door M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher prenten →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57997033144655,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57997039993167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57997040025935,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Smaller-and-Smaller_Poster_CompositorV1_1787534455382.jpg?v=1787534470"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-man-m-c-escher-m-c-escher","title":"Portrait of a Man (M.C. Escher) - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early woodcut portrait by M.C. Escher, featuring rhythmic, flowing lines that define the subject through high-contrast graphic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early woodcut by M.C. Escher displays the artist's initial exploration of form and line. Created in 1920, the work predates his more famous mathematical tessellations and impossible structures. Instead, it focuses on the expressive potential of the woodcut medium. The portrait is constructed from a series of flowing, rhythmic lines that define the facial features and hair of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher uses the contrast between black and white to create volume. The lines follow the contours of the face, creating a sense of movement that suggests a psychological depth rather than a static likeness. The background is composed of similar undulating patterns, which integrate the figure into the surrounding space. This approach demonstrates the artist's early interest in the relationship between the subject and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique requires precise carving of the wood block, as every white line represents a section of wood removed by the artist. The resulting image is a study in balance and graphic control. While the subject remains anonymous, the treatment of the profile suggests a contemplative mood. This print offers a view into the formative years of an artist who would later become known for his rigorous geometric investigations. It remains a clear example of his early mastery of traditional printmaking techniques and his ability to manipulate visual space through simple, monochromatic means.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/baby-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eBaby - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-georges-darboy-felix-vallotton\" 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 Georges Darboy by Félix Vallotton\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832840294735,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832854286671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58832854319439,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-a-Man-M.C.-Escher-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789929321985.jpg?v=1789930891"},{"product_id":"knots-m-c-escher","title":"Knots - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1965 lithograph by M.C. Escher featuring three complex, knotted forms rendered with precise geometric shading and a warm, earthy colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher, a Dutch graphic artist, produced this lithograph in 1965. The work features three distinct, knotted forms rendered with precision. The two upper figures display smooth, ribbon-like surfaces that twist into continuous loops, while the larger, central form is composed of a serrated, gear-like structure. This central element creates a sense of mechanical complexity, as the teeth of the form appear to interlock and weave through one another in a non-Euclidean fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher utilised a limited, warm colour palette of ochre, brown, and black to define the volume and depth of these objects. The shading on the surfaces provides a tactile quality, suggesting a three-dimensional presence on the flat paper. By employing parallel lines to follow the contours of the shapes, Escher directs the eye along the path of each knot, encouraging the viewer to trace the impossible geometry of the composition. The work demonstrates his interest in mathematical concepts, specifically topology and the representation of spatial paradoxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his more narrative works, this piece focuses on the pure structural properties of the forms. The arrangement of the three knots against a plain background allows the viewer to concentrate on the interplay of light and shadow. The precision of the linework reflects Escher's background in printmaking and his meticulous approach to drafting. This print serves as an example of his ability to translate abstract mathematical ideas into visual form, maintaining a balance between technical rigour and aesthetic clarity. The composition remains a clear representation of his exploration into the nature of space and the limits of human perception.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eSphere Surface with Fishes - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/vega-nor-victor-vasarely\" 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;\"\u003eVega-Nor by Victor Vasarely\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M.C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58837915435343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364403535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364436303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364469071,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364501839,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Knots_Poster_CompositorV1_1789963007634.jpg?v=1789964390"},{"product_id":"the-drowned-cathedral-m-c-escher","title":"The Drowned Cathedral - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1930 lithograph by M.C. Escher depicting a Gothic cathedral partially submerged in water, rendered with precise lines and high-contrast tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drowned Cathedral, created by M.C. Escher in 1930, is a lithograph that demonstrates the artist's early interest in reflection and architectural precision. The composition depicts a Gothic cathedral partially submerged in water, with its twin spires rising against a dark, starry sky. A small sailboat glides in the foreground, its presence providing a sense of scale against the monumental structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher employs a high-contrast black and white palette to define the forms. The water surface acts as a mirror, distorting the architecture through rhythmic, horizontal ripples. These lines break the reflection of the cathedral into segments, creating a visual tension between the solid stone of the building and the fluid nature of the water. The artist uses clean, sharp lines to delineate the Gothic arches and the verticality of the spires, contrasting these with the soft, undulating patterns of the waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work predates the more famous mathematical tessellations and impossible constructions for which Escher is known. Instead, it focuses on the observation of light and surface. The scene evokes a quiet, dreamlike atmosphere, drawing inspiration from the legend of the sunken city of Ys. The stark lighting suggests a nocturnal setting, where the only illumination comes from the distant stars and the faint glow reflecting off the water. By isolating the cathedral in this vast, dark space, Escher creates a sense of solitude and stillness. The print remains a clear example of his technical proficiency in lithography, showing his ability to manipulate tone and texture to suggest depth and movement within a two-dimensional plane.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/fireworks-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eFireworks - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-temptation-of-saint-anthony-first-series-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;\"\u003eThe Temptation of Saint Anthony (First Series) by Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M.C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58837916483919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364567375,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364600143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364632911,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364665679,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Drowned-Cathedral_Poster_CompositorV1_1789963007786.jpg?v=1789964480"},{"product_id":"fish-and-frogs-m-c-escher","title":"Fish and Frogs - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 1949 woodcut by M.C. Escher, featuring a geometric tessellation of interlocking fish and frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish and Frogs is a woodcut by the Dutch artist M.C. Escher, completed in 1949. This work demonstrates the artist's preoccupation with tessellation, a process where shapes interlock to cover a plane without gaps or overlaps. Escher explores the transition between two distinct biological forms, the aquatic fish and the amphibious frog, through a systematic geometric arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two primary zones. The upper section features dark, silhouetted fish swimming against a horizontally lined background. As the eye moves downward, these forms undergo a metamorphosis. The negative space around the fish begins to take the shape of frogs, which eventually emerge as the dominant, light-coloured figures in the lower portion of the print. Escher uses the contrast between black and white ink to define these boundaries, ensuring that each figure remains distinct while simultaneously functioning as a component of the other's outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher was not a mathematician by training, yet his work frequently engages with mathematical principles. In this piece, he employs a regular division of the plane to create a sense of order. The repetition of the figures creates a rhythmic quality, drawing the viewer into a cycle of transformation. The artist's signature, MCE, is visible in the lower left corner, integrated into the design. This print is a clear example of how Escher manipulated simple shapes to construct complex visual puzzles, requiring the viewer to shift their focus between the foreground and background elements to fully comprehend the structure of the image.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/day-and-night-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eDay and Night by M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/satyr-with-a-bunch-of-grapes-johannes-josephus-aarts\" 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;\"\u003eSatyr with a Bunch of Grapes by Johannes Josephus Aarts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M. C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841484886351,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841543508303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841543541071,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fish-and-Frogs_Poster_CompositorV1_1789996185070.jpg?v=1789996482"},{"product_id":"bookplate-b-g-escher-beer-m-c-escher","title":"Bookplate B.G. Escher (Beer) - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1922 woodcut bookplate by M.C. Escher, featuring bold typography and geometric forms in a stark black and white composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, created by M.C. Escher in 1922, is a bookplate (ex libris) designed for B.G. Escher. It demonstrates the early development of the artist's interest in graphic contrast and formal structure. The composition is divided into distinct zones: the upper section features the text 'EX LIBRIS' rendered in bold, blocky lettering, while the lower portion displays the name 'B.G. ESCHER'. Between these textual elements, Escher employs a geometric motif that suggests a stylised landscape or architectural form, utilising the stark opposition of black and white ink characteristic of the woodcut medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher produced this work during his formative years, a period when he was heavily influenced by the graphic traditions of the Netherlands and his travels in Italy. The design relies on a high-contrast aesthetic, where the negative space is as active as the positive forms. The lettering is integrated into the overall geometry of the piece, showing an early inclination towards the fusion of typography and image. This approach would later become a hallmark of his more complex tessellations and impossible constructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a functional object, the bookplate serves to identify the owner of a personal library. The choice of a woodcut medium allows for clean, sharp edges and a graphic quality that remains legible even at a small scale. This piece provides a glimpse into the artist's early technical proficiency and his ability to organise space within a constrained format. It is a clear example of his early engagement with the principles of graphic design, focusing on balance, symmetry, and the effective use of monochromatic tones to create a visually arresting mark of ownership.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/ex-libris-van-j-h-plantenga-reijer-stolk\" 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;\"\u003eEx libris van J.H. Plantenga by Reijer Stolk\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/ex-libris-van-p-h-burgers-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst\" 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;\"\u003eEx libris van P.H. Burgers by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M.C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843171324239,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843408531791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843408564559,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bookplate-B.G.-Escher-Beer-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790011917160.jpg?v=1790013804"},{"product_id":"the-hamlet-of-turello-southern-italy-m-c-escher","title":"The Hamlet of Turello, Southern Italy - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1932 lithograph by M.C. Escher depicting the village of Turello, showcasing his early mastery of perspective and architectural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in 1932, this lithograph captures the rugged topography of the Italian countryside, a subject that occupied M.C. Escher during his extended residence in Italy. The composition employs a high vantage point, looking down upon the small village of Turello. Escher uses a precise, methodical approach to mark-making, employing fine lines to define the textures of stone walls, tiled roofs, and the surrounding mountainous terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground is framed by a rustic pergola and stone masonry, which act as a visual anchor for the viewer. This framing device creates a sense of depth, drawing the eye towards the village centre and the distant, undulating hills. Escher demonstrates his early interest in spatial relationships and the geometry of architectural forms, elements that would later become central to his more abstract, mathematical works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later impossible constructions, this piece remains grounded in direct observation. The artist records the specificities of the Mediterranean environment, from the dense clusters of vegetation to the play of light across the village architecture. The monochromatic palette emphasises the structural clarity of the scene, allowing the viewer to focus on the interplay between natural forms and human-built structures. This work provides insight into Escher's formative years, documenting his technical proficiency in lithography and his keen eye for the quiet, structural beauty of rural Italian life. The print reflects a period of transition in his career, where his focus shifted from traditional representation toward the exploration of perspective and visual paradox.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/fiumara-calabria-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eFiumara, Calabria - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/gezicht-op-kerk-de-liefde-gezien-vanaf-de-kostverloren-wetering-albert-martin\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op kerk De Liefde, gezien vanaf de Kostverloren Wetering by Albert Martin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843204223311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843415970127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843416002895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843416035663,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843416068431,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Hamlet-of-Turello-Southern-Italy_Poster_CompositorV1_1790012111507.jpg?v=1790013992"},{"product_id":"three-intersecting-planes-m-c-escher","title":"Three Intersecting Planes - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1954 lithograph by M.C. Escher featuring a complex geometric arrangement of intersecting planes within a triangular frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher, a Dutch graphic artist, produced Three Intersecting Planes in 1954. This lithograph demonstrates his preoccupation with geometric structures and the manipulation of spatial perception. The composition is contained within a large equilateral triangle, which acts as a frame for the internal arrangement of intersecting forms. Escher uses a restricted palette of black, white, and ochre to define the surfaces of the planes, creating a sense of volume and depth through the use of hatching and shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image presents a complex arrangement of rhombic and triangular shapes that appear to fold and intersect in three-dimensional space. By employing a systematic approach to perspective, Escher creates a visual paradox where the viewer struggles to identify a single, stable orientation. The repetition of these geometric units creates a rhythmic pattern that draws the eye across the surface, encouraging a close examination of how each plane connects to the next. The use of line work is precise, reflecting the artist's background in graphic arts and his technical mastery of the lithographic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his more famous architectural illusions, this work focuses on the pure interplay of form and light. The ochre tones provide a contrast to the stark black and white sections, adding a layer of warmth to the otherwise clinical geometric construction. Escher often explored the mathematical properties of space, and this piece is a clear example of his ability to translate abstract concepts into visual art. It remains a study in order and symmetry, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between two-dimensional representation and three-dimensional reality.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eSphere Surface with Fishes - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/naissance-victor-vasarely\" 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;\"\u003eNaissance by Victor Vasarely\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M.C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848288244047,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848324452687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848324485455,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Three-Intersecting-Planes_Poster_CompositorV1_1790070565304.jpg?v=1790070977"},{"product_id":"gallery-m-c-escher","title":"Gallery - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1946 lithograph by M.C. Escher, featuring a recursive architectural corridor that plays with perspective and impossible geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGallery is a lithograph by the Dutch artist M.C. Escher, produced in 1946. The work demonstrates the artist's preoccupation with mathematical concepts, specifically the manipulation of perspective and the infinite. Escher constructs a symmetrical corridor that draws the viewer's eye toward a central vanishing point, yet the architectural elements fold back upon themselves in a recursive loop. The composition features a series of arches and columns that frame views of a celestial, cosmic void, populated by floating, bird-like forms and planetary bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution relies on precise tonal gradations to create a sense of three-dimensional volume within a two-dimensional plane. Escher uses the medium of lithography to achieve smooth transitions between light and shadow, which assists in the illusion of depth. The repetition of the architectural bays creates a rhythmic structure, while the inclusion of the strange, avian figures introduces an element of the uncanny. By distorting the expected geometry of a gallery space, Escher forces the observer to question the reliability of spatial perception. The work does not adhere to traditional Euclidean geometry, instead opting for a self-referential loop where the beginning and end of the corridor appear to merge. This piece remains a primary example of Escher's ability to blend rigorous logic with imaginative, impossible architecture, inviting a close examination of how the mind interprets visual information.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/belvedere-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eBelvedere - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/convex-and-concave-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eConvex and Concave by M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848351387983,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848418988367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848419021135,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gallery_Poster_CompositorV1_1790070553663.jpg?v=1790071401"},{"product_id":"order-and-chaos-ii-m-c-escher","title":"Order and Chaos II - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1955 lithograph by M.C. Escher, contrasting a perfectly rendered geometric star with a collection of irregular, organic debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder and Chaos II, created by M.C. Escher in 1955, presents a visual dialogue between mathematical precision and organic disorder. The composition is circular, containing a central stellated dodecahedron that radiates geometric clarity. This central form is constructed with sharp, clean lines and defined shading, representing the concept of order. The geometric object is enclosed within a sphere, which is filled with a collection of discarded, irregular objects, including shells, stones, and broken fragments. These items represent chaos, their forms lacking the symmetry of the central star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher uses the contrast between the rigid, calculated geometry of the star and the random, weathered textures of the debris to explore the tension between human-made structure and natural entropy. The lithograph demonstrates his technical skill in rendering light and shadow, which gives the central object a three-dimensional presence against the flatter, more chaotic background. The work is a study in spatial relationships, where the viewer is invited to observe how two opposing states of existence occupy the same physical space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is characteristic of Escher's later work, where his interest in polyhedra and mathematical tiling became more pronounced. By placing the geometric form at the centre, he forces a comparison between the perfection of the shape and the imperfection of the surrounding detritus. The print is a precise execution of lithographic technique, allowing for fine tonal gradations that define the surfaces of the stones and the facets of the star. It remains a clear example of how Escher combined his fascination with mathematics and his observation of the physical world to create images that invite close inspection.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eSphere Surface with Fishes - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/vega-nor-victor-vasarely\" 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;\"\u003eVega-Nor by Victor Vasarely\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M.C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher during his residence in Italy. Executed in 1931, the drawing demonstrates his early focus on the structural geometry of Mediterranean architecture. The composition utilises a high vantage point, looking down upon the tightly packed white buildings and the distinctive bell tower of the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maddalena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher employs a precise, controlled application of coloured pencil to define the forms. The steep cliffs on the right side of the frame provide a vertical contrast to the horizontal expanse of the sea, which is rendered with subtle, rhythmic strokes. Unlike his later, more famous mathematical tessellations and impossible constructions, this piece reflects his observational period. It documents the physical reality of the Amalfi Coast, yet the arrangement of the buildings already hints at the artist's preoccupation with spatial relationships and the interplay between man-made structures and the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette remains grounded in the earthy tones of the region, with the yellow domes and terracotta roofs providing small accents against the white masonry and the deep blue-green of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The inclusion of the staircase in the foreground draws the viewer into the scene, creating a sense of physical descent into the town. This drawing serves as a record of Escher's travels and his methodical approach to documenting the world before he transitioned into the conceptual and paradoxical imagery that defined his later career. The work remains a clear example of his technical proficiency and his ability to find order within the chaotic, organic growth of historic Italian settlements.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/the-basilica-of-the-santi-quattro-coronati-in-rome-josephus-augustus-knip\" 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 Basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome by Josephus Augustus Knip\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/square-of-valencia-joaquin-sorolla\" 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;\"\u003eSquare of Valencia by Joaquín Sorolla\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1958 lithograph by M.C. Escher featuring a spherical surface covered in a repeating, spiralling pattern of interlocking fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher produced this work in July 1958, demonstrating his preoccupation with the mathematical properties of spherical surfaces and the division of planes. The image depicts a sphere covered in a repeating pattern of fish, which diminish in size as they approach the poles of the sphere. This arrangement creates a sense of infinite recession, a common theme in Escher's graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a rigorous geometric grid. Escher uses the curvature of the sphere to distort the fish shapes, forcing them to conform to the spherical geometry while maintaining their recognisable form. The contrast between the dark, solid fish shapes and the lighter, grid-like background provides a clear visual structure. The use of a warm, terracotta-toned background adds a distinct colour element to what is otherwise a study in monochrome pattern and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher's approach to this subject reflects his interest in non-Euclidean geometry. By mapping a repeating pattern onto a sphere, he avoids the edges found in flat plane tilings. The fish appear to swim around the globe, their forms interlocking in a continuous, seamless loop. This work is a clear example of his ability to merge artistic vision with mathematical principles. The precision of the lines and the calculated reduction in scale towards the centre of the spiral demonstrate his technical control over the lithographic process. The work remains a primary example of how Escher used simple, repeating motifs to explore complex spatial relationships, inviting the viewer to consider the nature of infinity and the limitations of two-dimensional representation.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/order-and-chaos-ii-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eOrder and Chaos II by M.C. 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Escher, a Dutch graphic artist, produced this work as part of his systematic exploration of tessellation. The print displays a series of mathematical studies, categorised by letters and numbers, which demonstrate how geometric shapes and organic forms can fill a two-dimensional surface without gaps or overlaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper section, Escher presents abstract geometric patterns labelled A, B, and C. These serve as the foundational logic for the more representational designs below. The lower panels introduce figurative elements, including beetles, dragonflies, and birds. Each creature is stylised to fit perfectly into the surrounding negative space, creating a reciprocal relationship where the background is as significant as the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher was fascinated by the mathematical principles of symmetry and periodic tiling. His interest was sparked by visits to the Alhambra in Granada, where he studied Moorish tile work. Unlike the decorative nature of those historical patterns, Escher used the technique to investigate the boundaries between figure and ground. He often employed high-contrast black and white ink to clarify the interlocking shapes, ensuring the viewer can track the transformation of each motif across the plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific lithograph acts as a visual catalogue of his methodology. It reveals the transition from simple polygons to complex biological forms. By isolating these studies within a grid, Escher provides a clear view of his analytical process. The work remains a primary example of how mathematical rigour can inform visual art, resulting in a composition that is both orderly and imaginative. The precision of the lines and the balance of the monochromatic palette allow the viewer to observe the underlying structure of the tessellations without distraction.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/regular-division-of-the-plane-i-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eRegular Division of The Plane I - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/1-2-3-4-in-weiss-max-bill\" 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;\"\u003e1+2+3+4 in weiss by Max Bill\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1959 lithograph by M.C. Escher featuring organic, worm-like creatures navigating a complex, geometric landscape of repeating pyramids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat Worms, created by M.C. Escher in 1959, is a lithograph that explores the intersection of biological forms and geometric space. The composition features several flat, worm-like creatures navigating a complex, three-dimensional environment constructed from repeating triangular and pyramidal structures. Escher uses his signature approach to spatial manipulation, creating a sense of depth that feels both logical and impossible. The creatures appear to move through the crystalline architecture, their bodies casting shadows that suggest a coherent light source, yet the environment itself defies standard Euclidean perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's preoccupation with tessellation and the division of the plane. While the background consists of a rigid, grid-like pattern of geometric solids, the organic shapes of the worms provide a contrast in form. Escher employs a monochromatic palette, using varying degrees of shading to define the volume of the pyramids and the smooth, dark surfaces of the worms. The horizontal bands of light that cross the image suggest a layered or sliced view of space, a technique that adds to the visual tension of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher often utilised his background in graphic arts to produce works that functioned as visual puzzles. In this instance, the viewer is invited to trace the path of the creatures as they weave through the structured voids. The precision of the linework and the calculated placement of each element reflect the artist's rigorous attention to detail. By combining the organic with the mathematical, Escher creates a scene that remains visually engaging without relying on traditional narrative tropes. This print is a clear example of his ability to render abstract concepts into tangible, albeit paradoxical, imagery.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/sphere-surface-with-fishes-m-c-escher-1\" 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;\"\u003eSphere Surface with Fishes - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/circular-fish-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eCircular Fish by M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M.C. Escher →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monumental woodcut by M.C. Escher, featuring a continuous geometric transformation from text to nature and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetamorphosis III is a monumental woodcut by M.C. Escher, measuring nearly seven metres in length. It represents the culmination of his exploration into mathematical tiling and the transformation of forms. The composition functions as a continuous narrative, where one shape gradually morphs into another through a series of geometric shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work begins with the word 'METAMORPHOSE', which dissolves into a grid of black and white squares. These squares evolve into complex tessellations featuring insects, bees, and birds. As the eye travels across the print, the figures transition into aquatic life, then into horses, and eventually into architectural forms. The sequence concludes by returning to the original grid pattern, creating a cyclical visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher utilised a restricted palette of black, white, and muted green to maintain clarity throughout the complex transitions. Each stage of the transformation relies on precise geometric logic, where the negative space of one figure becomes the positive form of the next. The inclusion of an Italian townscape in the later sections provides a rare moment of representational stability within the otherwise abstract progression. This print demonstrates the artist's mastery of the woodcut medium, requiring immense technical control to execute the fine lines and consistent registration across such a large surface. It remains a primary example of his ability to merge mathematical principles with visual art, inviting the viewer to observe the fluidity of form and the underlying order of the natural world.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/regular-division-of-the-plane-i-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eRegular Division of The Plane I - M.C. Escher by M. C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1933 lithograph by M.C. Escher depicting the rock-carved dwellings near Sperlinga, Sicily, through a study of light, shadow, and geological texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his extended residence in Italy, M.C. Escher frequently travelled through the rural regions of the south, documenting the unique vernacular architecture he encountered. This lithograph, produced in 1933, captures the troglodytic dwellings near the town of Sperlinga in Sicily. Escher was drawn to these structures, where human habitation was carved directly into the soft sandstone rock face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a stark contrast between the deep, cavernous shadows and the bright, sun-drenched openings of the dwellings. Escher employs a dense, stippled technique to render the texture of the stone, creating a sense of weight and geological permanence. The perspective is slightly elevated, allowing the viewer to look into the dark recesses of the caves while observing the weathered exterior surfaces. Unlike his later, more mathematical works, this piece reflects his early interest in the physical reality of the Mediterranean environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates his technical control over the lithographic medium, particularly in his ability to manage tonal transitions within a monochromatic palette. The irregular shapes of the cave entrances create a rhythmic pattern across the rock face, suggesting a natural integration between the built environment and the geological formation. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, Escher transforms a utilitarian site into a study of form and texture. This work remains a clear example of his observational period, prior to his shift toward the impossible geometries and tessellations that defined his later career. It provides a quiet, grounded perspective on a specific historical site, documenting a way of life that was already becoming rare by the early twentieth century.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/gothic-church-among-oaks-karl-friedrich-schinkel\" 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;\"\u003eGothic Church among Oaks by Karl Friedrich Schinkel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-auxerre-cathedral-gustave-loiseau\" 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 Auxerre Cathedral by Gustave Loiseau\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865252598095,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865333436751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865333469519,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cave-Dwellings-near-Sperlinga-Sicily_Poster_CompositorV1_1790162503780.jpg?v=1790162869"},{"product_id":"moebius-strip-ii-m-c-escher","title":"Moebius Strip II - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic woodcut by M.C. Escher depicting ants traversing a Moebius strip, exploring the mathematical concept of a single-sided surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher, a Dutch graphic artist known for his exploration of mathematical concepts, created Moebius Strip II in 1963. This woodcut depicts a group of ants traversing the surface of a Moebius strip, a non-orientable surface with only one side and one boundary component. The composition demonstrates Escher's fascination with topology and the paradoxes of spatial perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ants appear to walk along both the inner and outer surfaces of the strip simultaneously, illustrating the mathematical property where a continuous path leads back to the starting point without ever crossing an edge. Escher uses a precise, controlled line quality to define the anatomy of the insects and the grid-like structure of the strip. The limited colour palette focuses attention on the geometric form rather than atmospheric effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher often utilised such motifs to question the nature of reality and the limitations of two-dimensional representation. By placing the ants on a structure that defies conventional three-dimensional logic, he invites the viewer to consider the relationship between physical objects and their conceptual representations. The work is a clear example of his technical mastery in woodcut printing, where he achieved high levels of detail through careful carving and layering of ink. This piece remains a primary example of how mathematical principles can be translated into visual art, providing a clear demonstration of the Moebius strip's unique properties through a narrative of movement and repetition.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/stars-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eStars - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/flat-worms-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eFlat Worms by M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 1938 woodcut by M.C. Escher, featuring a symmetrical Dutch landscape that transforms into birds through the use of tessellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay and Night is a woodcut print by the Dutch artist M.C. Escher, completed in 1938. This work demonstrates his interest in tessellation and the transformation of forms. The composition depicts a Dutch polder landscape, divided into two distinct halves that mirror one another. On the left, the scene is bathed in daylight, while the right side is shrouded in darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the image, the fields transform into the silhouettes of birds. These shapes undergo a metamorphosis as they move across the horizon. The black birds flying towards the right gradually shift into white birds flying towards the left. This transition relies on the principle of figure-ground reversal, where the negative space of one set of birds becomes the positive form of the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher utilised two separate woodblocks to achieve the stark contrast between the black and white ink. The geometric precision of the fields, which resemble a chessboard, provides a structured base for the fluid movement of the birds above. The architecture at the bottom of the print, featuring traditional Dutch houses and windmills, remains consistent on both sides, further emphasising the symmetry of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a primary example of Escher's mathematical approach to art. He avoids traditional perspective in favour of a logical, repeating structure that challenges the viewer's perception of space and time. The work remains a clear representation of his ability to merge rigorous geometry with imaginative visual narratives. By stripping away colour, Escher focuses entirely on the interplay of light, shadow, and form, creating a balanced visual experience that remains consistent with his broader body of graphic work.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/fish-and-frogs-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eFish and Frogs - M.C. Escher by M. C. 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Escher, featuring a detailed human skull in profile rendered with precise, high-contrast line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by M.C. Escher, produced in 1921, demonstrates the early development of his technical precision in printmaking. The work presents a human cranium in profile, rendered with a stark, high-contrast aesthetic typical of the woodcut medium. Escher employs a series of fine, directional lines to define the anatomical contours of the bone, creating a sense of volume and texture despite the limited palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is framed by a geometric border, which provides a rigid structure to the organic, irregular shape of the skull. The background is divided into solid black areas and vertical white striations, a technique that directs the viewer's focus toward the central subject. This early piece reflects the artist's interest in the interplay between light and shadow, as well as his fascination with anatomical form, which would later inform his more complex explorations of perspective and mathematical tiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later, more surrealist works, this print remains grounded in direct observation. The lines are deliberate and controlled, showing the influence of traditional printmaking techniques. The starkness of the black and white contrast creates a graphic quality that is both immediate and analytical. It is a clear example of Escher's early focus on the physical properties of objects before he began to manipulate space and geometry in his later career. The print serves as a study of form, light, and the physical reality of the human structure, stripped of any narrative context. It remains a notable example of his early graphic output, showcasing the technical discipline that defined his later career.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/fireworks-m-c-escher\" 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;\"\u003eFireworks - M.C. Escher by M. C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-jungfrau-felix-vallotton\" 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 Jungfrau by Félix Vallotton\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Escher, a Dutch graphic artist, is known for his mathematical precision and his interest in the natural world. This work demonstrates his ability to render biological subjects with high fidelity, contrasting the smooth, chitinous surfaces of the insects against the rough, textured surface of the sphere they manipulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is tightly framed, focusing the viewer on the physical interaction between the beetles and their burden. Escher employs a monochromatic palette, using varying densities of ink to create depth and shadow. The light source appears to come from the upper left, casting subtle highlights on the beetles' backs and defining the rounded form of the sphere. The ground beneath them is rendered with stippled marks, suggesting loose soil or sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Escher is often associated with impossible structures and tessellations, his earlier works frequently explored natural forms. This piece reflects his observational rigour. The beetles are depicted with anatomical accuracy, from the serrated edges of their legs to the reflective quality of their wing cases. The work avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the biological subject matter to dictate the visual experience. It is a study of form and texture, executed with the technical discipline characteristic of Escher's printmaking practice. The artist's signature and date are visible in the upper right corner, confirming the period of its creation during his time in Italy, a period that significantly shaped his artistic output.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/grote-spintor-great-diving-beetle-willem-wenckebach\" 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;\"\u003eGrote spintor (Great Diving Beetle) by Willem Wenckebach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/twee-insecten-two-insects-gerardus-van-veen\" 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;\"\u003eTwee insecten (Two Insects) by Gerardus van Veen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by M.C. 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Escher represents an early stage in the career of the Dutch graphic artist. Before he became known for his mathematical explorations of tessellation and impossible geometry, Escher produced works that leaned into symbolic and narrative themes. This piece depicts the biblical Garden of Eden, featuring Adam and Eve at the centre, joined by a diverse array of animals including a camel, a tiger, a lion, and an owl perched above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by a strong sense of symmetry and a decorative approach to natural forms. Escher uses the woodcut medium to create high-contrast imagery, where the black ink against the white paper emphasises the silhouettes of the figures and the stylised foliage. The trees and plants are rendered with repetitive, rhythmic patterns, a technique that hints at the artist's later interest in the systematic division of the plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later, more cerebral works, this print displays a clear influence from the Art Nouveau movement and the decorative arts. The figures of Adam and Eve are presented with a linear clarity, while the surrounding fauna are arranged to fill the space in a balanced, almost heraldic manner. The mountains in the background provide a structured frame for the scene, grounding the composition. This work offers a view into the formative years of an artist who would eventually transform the way viewers perceive space and logic in visual art. It remains a clear example of his early technical proficiency with the woodcut block, demonstrating his ability to manage complex detail within a restricted monochromatic palette.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/lente-gedachten-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel\" 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;\"\u003eLente gedachten by Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/birds-from-the-portfolio-xylographies-wassily-kandinsky\" 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;\"\u003eBirds, from the portfolio Xylographies by Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. 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Escher, featuring a high-contrast, graphic study of a sunflower rendered in bold black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, produced by M.C. Escher in 1921, demonstrates the early development of his graphic technique. Before he became known for his mathematical tessellations and impossible structures, Escher focused on the stark contrast of black and white surfaces. This work captures a sunflower in a state of decay, a subject that allowed the artist to experiment with the expressive potential of woodblock carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the interplay between solid black voids and sharp, white lines. Escher carves the petals and leaves with a focus on their organic, twisting forms. The central disc of the flower is rendered with a series of small, precise marks, creating a texture that contrasts with the sweeping curves of the surrounding foliage. By stripping away colour and mid-tones, the artist forces the viewer to focus on the structural rhythm of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece belongs to a period when Escher was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, visible in the elongated, sinuous lines of the sunflower stems and leaves. The work is not merely a botanical study; it is an exercise in graphic economy. Escher uses the woodcut medium to define space through silhouette rather than perspective. The result is a bold, high-contrast image that remains a clear example of his early mastery of printmaking. The starkness of the black background pushes the white form of the flower forward, creating a graphic tension that defines the entire composition. It is a study of form and line, stripped of unnecessary detail, showing the artist's early interest in the geometry of nature.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/bladbegonia-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" 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;\"\u003eBladbegonia by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/april-floral-woodcut-julie-de-graag\" 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;\"\u003eApril (Floral Woodcut) by Julie de Graag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868912390479,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868946698575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868946731343,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sunflowers_Poster_CompositorV1_1790182492948.jpg?v=1790184101"},{"product_id":"bookplate-bastiaan-kist-m-c-escher","title":"Bookplate Bastiaan Kist - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early 1917 woodcut by M.C. Escher featuring a memento mori skeleton design for a personal bookplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early woodcut by M.C. Escher, created in 1917, functions as an ex-libris or bookplate for Bastiaan Kist. The composition features a central skeleton seated atop a dark, geometric block, which serves as a coffin or plinth. The figure is framed by an arched border, with the name of the owner integrated into the background space through bold, negative-space lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher, who was nineteen at the time of this work, demonstrates an early interest in high-contrast imagery and the macabre. The woodcut medium dictates the stark separation between the black ink and the white paper, creating a graphic quality that defines the silhouette of the skeleton. The figure is rendered with a degree of anatomical stylisation, typical of the artist's formative years before he moved toward the mathematical tessellations and impossible structures of his later career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe memento mori theme, represented by the skeleton, was a common motif in early twentieth-century printmaking. Escher uses the limited space of the bookplate to balance the morbid subject matter with the functional requirement of identifying the book's owner. The lettering curves around the central figure, ensuring the name remains legible despite the dense visual weight of the skeleton. This piece provides a glimpse into the early technical development of an artist who would eventually become known for his mastery of perspective and spatial illusion. The print is a clear example of his early experimentation with woodblock carving, showing a firm grasp of composition and the effective use of stark, monochromatic tones to convey a specific mood.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/two-skeletons-splitting-apart-a-tree-stefano-della-bella\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Skeletons Splitting Apart a Tree by Stefano Della Bella\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/dance-of-death-adriaen-van-de-venne\" 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;\"\u003eDance of Death by Adriaen van de Venne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM.C. Escher artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871626629455,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871634952527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871634985295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bookplate-Bastiaan-Kist_Poster_CompositorV1_1790221629274.jpg?v=1790222611"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-in-a-chair-m-c-escher","title":"Self Portrait in a Chair - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1920 woodcut portrait by M.C. Escher, featuring bold contrasts and a direct, contemplative gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, created by M.C. Escher in 1920, captures the artist during his formative years. The composition relies on a stark contrast between black and white, a technique that defines his early graphic output. Escher depicts himself seated, his posture relaxed yet his gaze fixed directly upon the viewer. The surrounding space contains framed works, suggesting his environment as an artist and his early engagement with the act of observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the influence of the woodcut tradition, which Escher explored extensively before his later focus on mathematical tessellations and impossible geometry. The lines are bold and deliberate, carving out the form of the chair and the figure through simplified shapes. The cross-hatched patterns on the chair seat provide a textural counterpoint to the solid black areas of his clothing. This work offers a glimpse into the artist's early technical development, showing his ability to manipulate light and shadow to create a sense of volume on a flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later, more complex works, this portrait is grounded in a realistic representation of the human form. It remains a clear example of his early mastery of the woodcut medium, where every mark is a result of physical removal of material from the block. The composition is balanced, with the figure occupying the centre, framed by the rectangular shapes of the art on the wall behind him. This piece is a record of the artist at the beginning of his career, before he moved toward the conceptual explorations that would define his later reputation. It is a study in self-reflection, rendered with the precision and graphic clarity that would become the hallmark of his career.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-m-c-escher-m-c-escher\" 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 a Man (M.C. Escher) by M.C. Escher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/japanse-vrouwen-philip-zilcken\" 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;\"\u003eJapanse vrouwen by Philip Zilcken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. C. Escher prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. C. 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Escher captures the imposing silhouette of the Castel Sant' Angelo in Rome. Executed in 1934, the work demonstrates the artist's early focus on Italian architecture and his mastery of the woodcut medium. Escher lived in Italy for over a decade, and his observations of Roman structures provided the basis for many of his graphic works during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a stark contrast between light and shadow. The dark, ink-heavy sky presses against the illuminated stone surfaces of the fortress, creating a sense of weight and volume. Escher employs precise, controlled lines to define the masonry, the arched bridge, and the circular structure of the mausoleum. The cross-hatching technique used in the shadowed areas of the bridge and the lower walls adds texture to the stone, while the simplified forms of the building emphasise its geometric presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later works, which often explore mathematical paradoxes or impossible geometries, this piece remains grounded in direct observation. It reflects a period where Escher was refining his technical ability to translate three-dimensional architectural forms into two-dimensional prints. The perspective is low, looking up at the structure, which increases the sense of scale. The absence of human figures contributes to the quiet, nocturnal atmosphere of the scene. This print is a clear example of the artist's ability to manipulate light and shadow to create a sense of drama within a static, architectural subject.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/dedication-plate-to-antonio-barberini-giovanni-battista-falda\" 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;\"\u003eDedication Plate to Antonio Barberini by Giovanni Battista Falda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/pantheon-giovanni-giacomo-de-rossi\" 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;\"\u003ePantheon by Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eM. 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