Vissen 1892 - 1951

This is a print, and it's called Vissen, by Janus de Winter. It's all about mark-making; you can really see the hand of the artist in every line. The texture is what grabs me—those tiny, etched lines creating depth and movement. Look at how de Winter uses hatching and cross-hatching to build up the forms of the fish and plants. It's like a dance of light and shadow. The piece isn’t about hiding the process; it’s about revealing it. See how the lines vary in thickness and direction? Each one feels deliberate, yet there’s also a sense of spontaneity. It makes you wonder what kind of tools he used and how he held them. There's a real sense of immediacy and intimacy here. This reminds me of the work of M.C. Escher with its fascination with natural forms and intricate detail. It’s not just about depicting fish, it’s about exploring the possibilities of the medium and the beauty of the natural world.