Jan Toorop (1858-1928) - Virgin of Lourdes
Jan Toorop (1858-1928) - Virgin of Lourdes
Jan Toorop (1858-1928) - Virgin of Lourdes
1912
Postcard (Carte ~Postale)
Dimensions:
14 x 9 cm
image :
26.5 x 20.5 cm
signed and dated 1912 in print bottom right
From 1908, Toorop became increasingly paralysed on his left leg. Therefore, in 1919, in search of healing, he visited Lourdes. His visit to Lourdes resulted in several works of art, possibly including this print.
Johannes Theodorus (Jan) Toorop (1858 - 1928) was one of the most important Dutch visual artists of the period 1880-1910.
Initially he painted in impressionist style, but through pointillism he developed into a symbolist painter.
He was also active as a portrait artist and designed ceramics, advertising posters and book bindings.
Dutch art nouveau is often associated with his work.
In the last 20 years of his life, he was strongly Roman Catholic inspired.
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