Het is niet al goud, wat er blinkt 1894 - 1959

This print, Het is niet al goud, wat er blinkt, which translates to "All that glitters is not gold", made by Monogrammist G.J., uses a palette of warm earth tones and muted colors, giving it a nostalgic feel. The figures and scenes are rendered with simple lines and shapes, like a comic. Looking closely, I notice the careful outlining around each figure, which kind of flattens the space. The artist also creates depth using size, placing smaller figures further away. There's a narrative unfolding across these small scenes, but it’s the artist's hand that really captivates me. Each line feels deliberate, defining the forms and separating them from the background. The work reminds me of the graphic clarity in the work of artists like Phillip Guston, particularly in the use of simple outlines and flattened space, both Guston and Monogrammist G.J. embraces a sort of casualness, inviting us to engage with art as a conversation. It feels more like an open ended question than a definitive statement.