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The background is filled with a dense, repetitive pattern of small crosses, creating a flattened, decorative space that pushes the figures to the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLauweriks was deeply involved in the Theosophical movement, and his work often incorporates geometric rigour and mystical iconography. The use of the woodcut medium allows for sharp, high-contrast lines, which suit the graphic nature of his design. The figures are rendered with a deliberate lack of naturalistic depth, favouring a schematic, almost hieratic arrangement that prioritises symbolic meaning over anatomical realism. The inclusion of the hexagram and the heart motif further suggests a preoccupation with universal truths and spiritual enlightenment, themes that were common among artists associated with the Dutch avant-garde of the 1890s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's interest in the relationship between architecture, geometry, and spiritual philosophy. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Lauweriks creates a visual language that functions as a diagram of metaphysical concepts. The work remains a clear example of the graphic output of the period, where the woodcut was reclaimed as a vehicle for personal and philosophical expression, moving away from its traditional role as a purely illustrative tool.\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\/what-are-flowers-saying-ferdinand-hodler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWhat are Flowers Saying? - Ferdinand Hodler — Ferdinand Hodler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-belle-jardiniere-octobre-eugene-grasset\" 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;\"\u003eLa Belle Jardiniere – Octobre - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johannes Ludovicus Mattheus Lauweriks","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416365011279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416405938511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416405971279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416406004047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58416406036815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416406069583,"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":58416406102351,"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":58416406135119,"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":58416406167887,"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":58416406200655,"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":58416406233423,"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":58416406266191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vier-figuren-In-Licht-en-Waarheid-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786143857495.jpg?v=1786144066","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/vier-figuren-in-licht-en-waarheid-mathieu-lauweriks","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}