Map met 18 tekeningen voor 'Keur van gedenkwaardige tafereelen uit de vaderlandsche historiën' 1893 - 1895

This portfolio, "Map met 18 tekeningen voor 'Keur van gedenkwaardige tafereelen uit de vaderlandsche historiën'," was created by Johan Huizinga. The flat, rigid boards and simple ribbon ties, although without inherent artistic merit, provided a protective and presentational function. These materials are part of a tradition rooted in the practical needs of organizing and storing works on paper, reflecting a shift towards a more democratic vision of art, not limited to the elite. The portfolio itself is a testament to the labor involved in artistic production, providing the infrastructure to house a collection of drawings that reflect Dutch history. The choice of simple materials, compared to more decorative options, keeps the focus firmly on the drawings within. Ultimately, the portfolio is an everyday object, but it asks us to consider how these containers shape our understanding of art.