{"product_id":"drie-mannen-three-men-mathieu-lauweriks","title":"Drie mannen (Three Men) - Mathieu Lauweriks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking monochromatic lithograph by Mathieu Lauweriks, featuring three stylised figures arranged with geometric precision and symbolic intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by the Dutch architect and designer Mathieu Lauweriks displays the stylistic rigour associated with his work during the late nineteenth century. The composition features three standing figures, rendered with a focus on geometric clarity and linear precision. Each figure is positioned within a vertical frame, their forms elongated to suit the narrow format. The artist employs a stark, monochromatic palette, relying on the contrast between black ink and the paper surface to define the contours of the robes, the pointed headgear, and the hexagonal halos surrounding each head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLauweriks was a significant figure in the Dutch decorative arts, often exploring the relationship between geometry and spiritual symbolism. The figures are depicted in a formal, almost ritualistic stance, with the central figure holding their hands in a gesture of contemplation. The use of repeating hexagonal motifs and star shapes at the base suggests a preoccupation with mathematical order and symbolic structure. This work reflects the broader European interest in the synthesis of graphic design and mysticism that characterised the period. The clean, deliberate lines and the flattened perspective demonstrate a departure from traditional academic realism, favouring a more stylised, graphic approach that aligns with the aesthetic concerns of the Symbolist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner who moved between architecture and the graphic arts, Lauweriks brought a structural sensibility to his prints. The figures appear as architectural elements, their verticality echoing the columns of a building. This print serves as an example of the graphic experimentation occurring in the Netherlands at the turn of the century, where artists sought to integrate design principles into every facet of visual culture. The work remains a clear representation of the artist's interest in the intersection of form, pattern, and symbolic narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/and-i-john-saw-the-holy-city-new-jerusalem-coming-down-from-god-out-of-heaven-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAnd I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven... - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-edvard-munch-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna - Edvard Munch — Edvard Munch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mathieu Lauweriks","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416561881423,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416567025999,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416567058767,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416567091535,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58416567124303,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416567157071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416567189839,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58416567222607,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416567255375,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416567288143,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58416567320911,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416567353679,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Drie-mannen-Three-Men-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786144812610.jpg?v=1786144971","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/drie-mannen-three-men-mathieu-lauweriks","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}