Exorcism of Joanna of Castile
1888
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1888
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows a solemn scene in a church. A priest, dressed in white and gold robes, stands facing a woman in black, pointing at her. The woman, possibly a nun, sits on the floor, looking down. Behind the priest, a group of people in white and brown robes stand, some with their hands clasped in prayer. The room has a stone fireplace and a window with wooden shutters. The floor is covered with colorful rugs. The atmosphere is one of reverence and seriousness. The priest's gesture suggests he is performing an exorcism. You might want to learn more about the artist, Willem Geets.
