Lint, wit, met één gladde rand en de andere rand is geschulpt en voorzien van picots c. 1920

This piece of white linen lace with a scalloped edge and picots was crafted by Gustav Schnitzler, though the exact date remains unknown. What strikes me about this lace is the dedication and patience that it must have taken to make. The intricate patterns formed by these tiny stitches create a kind of visual rhythm. Imagine the artist’s hands moving, looping, pulling, to construct this delicate object. The texture of the lace itself is palpable, it almost begs to be touched. Notice how the artist plays with opacity and translucency; some areas are denser, more solid, while others are open, airy, inviting light to pass through. This reminds me a bit of Agnes Martin’s grids, where subtle variations in line weight and color create a shimmering, almost ethereal effect. Ultimately, this lace is a reminder that artmaking is about more than just the finished product. It’s about the process, the materials, and the human touch that brings it all to life.