Artwork

Church at Kapelle-op-den-Bos

Church at Kapelle-op-den-Bos, by Evert Larock, oil, 1896
Church at Kapelle-op-den-Bos, by Evert Larock, oil, 1896

Church at Kapelle-op-den-Bos is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Evert Larock. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Church at Kapelle-op-den-Bos, an 1896 oil painting by Belgian artist Evert Larock, captures a serene scene of a church and surrounding landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on a prominently placed church with a simple, elegant facade, set amidst a peaceful landscape of grass, buildings, and trees, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Employing Impressionist techniques, Larock emphasizes light and atmosphere, utilizing a muted color palette dominated by browns and greens to create a calm visual effect.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896 by Evert Larock, associated with the Secessionist groups Als ik Kan and De XIII, the painting is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Evert Larock

Artist

Evert Larock

Everard Larock, known as Evert (21 May 1865 – 13 January 1901) was a Belgian Impressionist painter who belonged to the Secessionist art groups Als ik Kan and De XIII.