Document met lijst van reproducties naar schilderingen en tekeningen van Richard Roland Holst after 1926

This document, created by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, contains a list of reproductions of his paintings and drawings. While seemingly simple, the act of cataloging and reproducing art carries profound symbolism. The creation of lists echoes ancient practices of inventorying knowledge, reminiscent of the famed Library of Alexandria. Each reproduction is an attempt to capture and disseminate the essence of the original, echoing the religious practice of creating icons as conduits to the divine. The black cover may also have symbolism. Black has represented authority and elegance but also mourning, death and evil. In a cyclical manner, these reproductions ensure the survival of the artwork beyond its physical existence, mirroring the eternal recurrence of images. The act of listing, of reproduction, reveals our deep-seated desire to preserve, understand, and engage with the images that shape our collective consciousness.