{"product_id":"reinaert-met-een-brief-bij-canteclaer-en-zijn-gezin-bernard-willem-wierink","title":"Reinaert met een brief bij Canteclaer en zijn gezin - Bernard Willem Wierink","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decorative illustration by Bernard Willem Wierink depicting a scene from the medieval Reynaert the Fox cycle, featuring the fox in monk's attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration by Bernard Willem Wierink depicts a scene from the medieval beast epic, Van den vos Reynaerde. The fox, Reynaert, is shown in a monk's habit, holding a letter and a seal, standing before Canteclaer the rooster and his family. The composition is structured as a decorative panel, typical of early twentieth-century book illustration, with a clear division between the narrative scene and a blank space intended for text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWierink employs a linear style, using thin ink outlines to define the figures of the fox and the poultry. The use of coloured pencil adds subtle tones to the brickwork, the foliage, and the animals, while maintaining the transparency of a preparatory sketch. The fox is framed by a halo-like arch, a visual device that lends a mock-religious gravity to the trickster figure. The lower section features a secondary register of chickens, grounding the scene within a naturalistic yet stylised environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the interest in folklore and national identity prevalent in Dutch art during this period. Wierink, known for his work as a teacher and illustrator, often drew upon traditional narratives to create accessible, decorative imagery. The presence of the 'Pl. VI' notation in the upper corner suggests this was part of a larger series of plates, likely intended for a published edition of the Reynaert cycle. The drawing retains the character of a working document, with visible grid lines and annotations, offering a view into the artist's process of balancing narrative clarity with ornamental design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/de-condors-huib-luns\" 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 Condors - Huib Luns — Huib Luns\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bernard Willem Wierink","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443614486863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443625169231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443625201999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443625234767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443625267535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443625300303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443625333071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443625365839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443625398607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443625431375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443625464143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443625496911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Reinaert-met-een-brief-bij-Canteclaer-en-zijn-gezin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786234450877.jpg?v=1786415935","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/reinaert-met-een-brief-bij-canteclaer-en-zijn-gezin-bernard-willem-wierink","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}