Hedgehog
Artist: Jan Mankes
Circa: 1916
Jan Mankes, one of the Netherlands' most introspective modernist artists, was celebrated for his subtle woodcuts and ethereal animal studies. In this 1916 rendering of a hedgehog, Mankes achieves quiet elegance with controlled lines and negative space, turning a simple creature into a study in meditative form. His restrained visual language—often likened to symbolist and spiritualist aesthetics—bridges traditional woodcut techniques with modernist minimalism.
Print Details:
Archival paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Giclée reproduction of the original woodcut
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
Jan Mankes and Dutch Symbolism
1910s European modernist printmakers
Animal-themed fine art
Art Nouveau and minimalist decor
Spiritualist or contemplative artwork
A masterclass in minimalism from a quiet genius of Dutch modernism.
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