{"product_id":"reinaert-spreekt-tot-koning-nobel-en-de-verzamelde-dieren-bernard-willem-wierink","title":"Reinaert spreekt tot koning Nobel en de verzamelde dieren - Bernard Willem Wierink","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed illustration by Bernard Willem Wierink depicting a scene from the medieval epic Van den vos Reynaerde, framed in a gothic architectural style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration by Bernard Willem Wierink depicts a scene from the medieval Dutch epic, Van den vos Reynaerde. The composition is structured within a series of architectural arches, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or stained glass designs. At the centre, the fox Reinaert stands before King Nobel, the lion, who is positioned with his back to the viewer. The surrounding animals, rendered in muted tones, observe the interaction with a sense of gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWierink employs a calligraphic line quality, using ink to define the forms of the animals and the gothic-inspired framing. The palette is restrained, relying on earthy browns, ochres, and soft blues to maintain a historical aesthetic. Below the main scene, a block of text is integrated into the design, mirroring the layout of a medieval codex. The inclusion of the text, written in a gothic script, reinforces the connection to the literary source material. The work demonstrates Wierink's interest in the decorative arts and his ability to synthesise narrative storytelling with formal, graphic constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist, a Dutch illustrator and designer, often drew inspiration from folklore and historical texts. His approach here avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the interplay between the figures and the architectural frame. The paper shows signs of age, which adds to the character of the piece, suggesting a preparatory study or a finished illustration intended for a publication. This print captures the essence of Wierink's graphic style, where the line work carries the weight of the narrative, and the composition remains balanced and contained within its gothic borders.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/de-condors-huib-luns\" 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;\"\u003eDe Condors - Huib Luns — Huib Luns\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bernard Willem Wierink","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443595612495,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443600167247,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443600200015,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443600232783,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443600265551,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443600298319,"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":58443600331087,"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":58443600363855,"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":58443600396623,"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":58443600429391,"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":58443600462159,"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":58443600494927,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Reinaert-spreekt-tot-koning-Nobel-en-de-verzamelde-dieren_Poster_CompositorV1_1786232820941.jpg?v=1786415050","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/reinaert-spreekt-tot-koning-nobel-en-de-verzamelde-dieren-bernard-willem-wierink","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}