Psyche's triomf 1894

This woodcut print, "Psyche's Triumph," was made by Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel. The use of stark black and white creates a dramatic and symbolic visual experience. The composition is vertically oriented, divided into distinct registers featuring stylized figures and geometric motifs. De Bazel employs a sophisticated interplay of positive and negative space. The upper figure is imposing. The architectonic structure above her head and the wings emerging from her back convey an aura of power. Her posture, combined with the geometric patterns, suggests a deliberate construction of form. The lower register features softer, curvilinear shapes, offering a contrast to the upper figure's rigid geometry. The formal structure of the print invites us to consider how the artist used visual elements to convey symbolic meanings and how the print engages with contemporary ideas about form, representation, and spirituality.