Aartsvader
1880 - 1932
Van der Stok brings a serious dose of Art Deco drama to this biblical scene, depicting a 'Patriarch' (Aartsvader) who looks like he's carved from granite himself. With his intense, furrowed brow and massive hands gripping a staff, this bearded elder dominates the left side of the frame, while a quieter scene of tents and a shepherd unfolds in the geometric landscape behind him. The stark black-and-white contrast isn't just stylish; it creates a moody, almost cinematic atmosphere that bridges ancient storytelling with 1920s modernism. It’s a perfect example of how illustrators of the time took old stories and gave them a sharp, graphic makeover.
- Technique
- woodcut
- Material
- paper
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