The Form of the Apple The shape of an apple recurs in the work of Cornelis Franse, known to many as Kees Franse. It is a recurring motif that bridges his various disciplines, appearing in woodcuts, lithographs, and even as a wooden sculpture. Born in Oud-Beijerland, his hands moved between the heavy weight of sculpture and the delicate precision of graphic arts. He was a man of many mediums, working as a sculptor, lithographer, wall painter, watercolorist, and draftsman. His output was not limited to a single surface; he occupied the space of the printmaker and the painter with equal intent.…