Christ in Hell (Le Christ aux enfers)

1895

James Ensor

Associated Names
James Ensor

Artist, Belgian, 1860 - 1949

This is a drawing depicting an imaginative and surreal scene with fantastical creatures and objects. A central figure is ascending step-like forms towards an enthroned character surrounded by peculiar motifs, flanked by unusual figures and surreal elements. Intricate details fill the foreground and background with abstract forms, creatures, and fanciful embellishments. The drawing displays fine line work and hatching to create depth and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on Japan vellum

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 88

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65571076

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