In this 1939 work, Leo Engels depicts the impressive interior of Antwerp Cathedral, with special attention to the oak altarpiece. Warm light streaming through the stained glass windows illuminates the carved details and creates a play of colour and shadow. The tall white vaults and intricate woodcarving form a harmonious whole that underscores the grandeur of Gothic architecture. The artist signed the work on the front; the reverse bears the title, date and name.
Details:
Artist: Leo Engels (Sint-Niklaas, 1882 – Antwerp, 1952)
Title: Het Eiken Tafereel Kathedraal Antwerpen, 1939
Technique: Oil on canvas
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Signed on the front; dated, named and titled on the reverse
Sold with frame: Yes
Dimensions without frame: 75.5 × 69 cm
Dimensions with frame: 97 × 90.5 cm
Provenance: Auction
Remarks: Excellent condition; the glass in front of the painting will be delivered separately
