Tuin met lichtgevende boom 1911 - 1943

Arend Hendriks made this print, "Garden with Illuminating Tree," using etching, a printmaking technique with a long history. To create this image, Hendriks would have covered a metal plate with a waxy, acid-resistant coating. He then scratched an image into the coating with a pointed tool, exposing the metal beneath. The plate was then submerged in acid, which bit into the exposed lines, creating grooves. Ink was applied to the plate, filling the etched lines, and the surface was wiped clean. Finally, the plate was pressed onto paper, transferring the ink and creating the print we see here. The appeal of etching lies in its ability to capture fine details and subtle tonal variations. "Garden with Illuminating Tree" uses these qualities to depict a tranquil, almost mystical night scene, with a tree glowing with an ethereal light. Hendriks’s artistry transforms humble materials into a scene of quiet wonder. In doing so, he elevates printmaking, often seen as a craft, to the realm of fine art.