Self Portrait | Léon Spilliaert | 1909 Ditlev Blunck inviting viewers to explore the

inviting viewers to explore the creative process unfolding within the studio

as it was created during a tumultuous period in his life

evoking an emotional intensity that mirrors the inner turmoil of the figure

creating an ethereal and mysterious atmosphere

as the lifeless body of Christ is tenderly lowered into the tomb by grieving figures

Self Portrait | Léon Spilliaert | 1909 Ditlev Blunck inviting viewers to explore theAbout the artwork: Lon Spilliaert (18811946) was a Belgian Symbolist painter known for his haunting and introspective works, often exploring themes of solitude, anxiety, and existential dread. His art is marked by stark contrasts of light and shadow, muted color palettes, and a dreamlike atmosphere. Spilliaert was heavily influenced by Symbolism, as well as the landscapes and moods of his hometown of Ostend, a coastal city in Belgium. He frequently