Sterrenbeeld tweelingen 1880 - 1946

This print by Henri van der Stok depicts the Gemini zodiac sign in shades of black and white. Just imagine him, carefully carving away at the block, each line a deliberate act of reduction and revelation. I wonder what Van der Stok was thinking as he worked on this piece? Was he contemplating the duality of Gemini, the celestial twins, or maybe getting into the mindset of a mystical astrologer? I love the way he uses graphic lines to create such a sense of depth and movement. The bold contrasts make the figures pop, while the intricate geometric patterns add another layer of visual interest. It reminds me a little of the German Expressionist woodcuts of the time, but with a touch of Art Deco flair. The way artists riff off each other across time and space is so inspiring. Van der Stok's vision, like all artists, keeps the conversation going, blending old myths with modern sensibilities.