Kalenderblad voor juli tot en met september 1924 1923

This calendar for July to September 1924 was made by Nicolaas van de Vecht using printmaking. What strikes me is the limited palette of black and muted gold, which gives it an air of understated elegance. The artist seems to be very intentional with his mark-making, choosing geometric forms and careful detail to create an overall sense of stylized representation. The texture of the print seems smooth, almost velvety, and the way the light catches certain areas suggests a kind of luminescence. The central figure cradles a garland of flowers and thorns, a gesture that feels both protective and burdened. I am particularly drawn to the rendering of the figure's face, which has a dreamy, melancholic quality, framed by long flowing hair. Van de Vecht reminds me a bit of the symbolist artist Gustav Klimt, who was also interested in the intersection of decorative arts and the human form. Both artists leave us space to wander and interpret, embracing the idea that a work of art can hold multiple meanings at once.