A striking example of Tàpies' mastery of experimental printmaking, *Formes i vernis* combines etching, aquatint, resin, carborundum, and embossing to create a richly textured surface that bridges the boundary between print and sculpture. The work reflects the Catalan artist's lifelong fascination with materiality, transforming the handmade paper into a tactile landscape of layered forms, marks, and earthy tones. True to Tàpies' philosophical vision, the composition evokes themes of existence, decay, and the spiritual weight embedded within humble, physical matter.