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Christ Showing His Wounds, by Gustave Van de Woestijne, oil, 1921

Christ Showing His Wounds

Gustave Van de Woestijne

1921

oil

canvas

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ Showing His Wounds is a 1921 oil by Gustave Van de Woestijne, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Who painted this?
Gustave Van de Woestijne
When & what style?
1921
Where can I see it?
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

This painting features a man with long hair and a beard, wearing a white cloth draped over his shoulders. He has his hands raised, palms facing outward, with small wounds visible on his palms and side. A halo surrounds his head, and he is set against a backdrop of a blue sky and a gray, rocky landscape. The man's expression is calm, and his gaze is directed forward. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Gustave Van de Woestijne.

About the artist

Portrait of Gustave Van de Woestijne
Artist

Gustave Van de Woestijne

Gustave Van de Woestijne (Dutch: ; 2 August 1881 – 21 April 1947) was a Belgian expressionist painter.

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