Blad met vier pagina's voor: Stijn Streuvels, Reinaert de Vos, 1910 c. 1910

Bernard Willem Wierink created this title page for Stijn Streuvels' "Reinaert de Vos" in 1910 using an unspecified printing technique. Its subtle composition and restrained palette of cream and gold evoke a sense of understated elegance. The design is structured around a central square, which contains a heraldic image flanked by stylized figures, possibly foxes, a nod to the story's characters. This central motif is further emphasized by the symmetrical placement of floral-like clusters in each corner and along the edges. The artist employs repetition and symmetry to create a visually harmonious page, that alludes to the themes within the book. This page operates within the semiotic framework of book design, signaling the text's content while also functioning as an aesthetic object. The careful arrangement of elements, the use of symbolic imagery, and the choice of a muted color scheme work together to create an atmosphere of medieval folklore. The page invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between visual form and narrative content, suggesting that even the most functional design elements can carry layers of meaning.