Symbolismus

Traumhafte, geheimnisvolle Bilder aus Mythos, Religion und Literatur, die mit Fantasie statt Beobachtung Ideen und Gefühle, Liebe und Tod heraufbeschwören.

A reclining nude figure in a lush green meadow.

Akt in einer Wiese

Léon Spilliaert

Edvard Munch's 'Geniuses in Sun Rays' features vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Genies in Sonnenstrahlen

Edvard Munch

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; page 43' illustrates a poignant moment of return.

Der verlorene Sohn; Seite 43

Henri Rivière

A solitary portrait of Deeske, captured in a moment of introspection with a somber palette.

Deeske

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A nostalgic scene depicting adults returning to a sunlit playground.

Die Rückkehr zu den Spielplätzen der Jugend

Nils Dardel

Two figures, one nude and one robed, at the edge of a black arc with a moonlit face in the sky.

Die Frau im Mond (Salome)

Aubrey Beardsley

Ave Atque Vale

Aubrey Beardsley

A crowned figure in loose garments sits among tangled reeds and branches, gazing distantly as a cherub unfurls ribbons above.

Verwelkter Frühling

Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley's 'The Eyes of Herod (Salome)' features a crowned figure with an ambiguous gaze, surrounded by stylized foliage and cherubic children.

Die Augen des Herodes (Salome)

Aubrey Beardsley

A solitary figure sits on a tall stool with arms stretched wide across a large book, surrounded by stark black and white lines.

Die Trümmer eines Dichters

Aubrey Beardsley

A seated male nude holding a bowl by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst.

Zittend mannelijk naakt mit schaal

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

A woman cradles a severed head, kissing it, with a lily blooming nearby, set against a backdrop of peacock feathers.

Der Höhepunkt (Salome)

Aubrey Beardsley

A dapper man in a long coat, holding a cane, stands before a stone urn inscribed with 'ET IN ARCADIA EGO' amidst wildflowers and dense foliage.

Et in Arcadia Ego

Aubrey Beardsley

An allegorical figure representing July surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

Allegorie des Juli

Hans Thoma

A woman peers through a window at a man with a guitar, illuminated by warm lamplight against a dark night.

Am Fenster

Edmund Dulac

A gaunt figure in a tattered cloak navigates a decaying alley filled with bodies and a murky pool.

Der Mensch aus der Menge

Harry Clarke

A woman in a shimmering robe gazes hypnotically at a man recoiling in alarm, surrounded by serpentine forms.

Ligeia (Poe)

Harry Clarke

An older man in a gold-patterned cloak and a young woman in a yellow robe are engaged in a thoughtful exchange over a book.

König Wanda

Edmund Dulac

A girl leans intimately towards a reindeer in a snowy landscape, surrounded by trees and a soft, wintry palette.

Gerda und das Rentier (Die Schneekönigin)

Edmund Dulac

A decorative page featuring floral motifs and text from Hans Christian Andersen's tale, framed in an ornate border.

Der Garten des Paradieses

Edmund Dulac

A procession of spectral figures with intricate costumes and mask-like faces, embracing in a void under a luminous moon.

Das Kolloquium von Monos und Una (Poe)

Harry Clarke

A serene figure representing June surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

Allegorie des Juni

Hans Thoma

A narrow stream with iridescent bubbles rising between dark cliffs, surrounded by warm-colored rocks and distant hills.

Wundersame Blasen

Edmund Dulac

A man lies on a bed surrounded by a storm of colorful butterflies in a blue shadowed room.

Der Traum des Entomologen

Edmund Dulac

The painting depicts an allegorical figure representing October surrounded by autumnal elements.

Allegorie des Oktober

Hans Thoma

A dramatic illustration of Mephistopheles and Faust, showcasing their contrasting figures and intricate garment details.

Mephistopheles und Faust

Harry Clarke

A delicate woman and a goblin-like creature atop oversized water flowers in a pale marsh.

Überhört in einem Salzmarsch (Der Frühling ist im Jahr)

Harry Clarke

A ship with billowing sails rises at an impossible angle above ghostly figures in a dark sea.

MS. In einer Flasche Gefunden (Poe)

Harry Clarke

A conductor with an elongated hand conducts music, surrounded by a dark background and illuminated features.

Unsere Musikalische Hoffnung

Edmund Dulac

A serene landscape featuring a river, sailing boat, trees, haystacks, and a mill.

Studie mit Blick auf den Fluss und Segelboot, Bäume, Heuhaufen und eine Mühle

Gustave Van de Woestijne

Edvard Munch's *Death and Crystallization* explores themes of mortality and transformation.

Tod und Kristallisation

Edvard Munch

A central figure in elaborate attire gestures upward, surrounded by swirling patterns and symbols.

Die Galoschen des Glücks

Harry Clarke

A portrait of a woman titled 'Amara Blanqui' by Georges Meunier.

Der Beste der Lieben

Georges Meunier

Portrait of Stanislaw Przybyszewski by Edvard Munch.

Stanislaw Przybyszewski

Edvard Munch

Franz von Stuck's 'Teasing' captures a playful moment with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Provokation

Franz von Stuck

A kneeling figure at a grand tomb with a saint's statue above, surrounded by trees and crosses.

Heilige Theresa

José Guadalupe Posada

An empty cross draped in cloth with Christ's face on a veil, surrounded by grieving figures and scattered symbols.

Das Kreuz der Passion

José Guadalupe Posada

A volcano erupts with vigorous lines and swirling smoke, while tiny figures in the foreground express awe or fear.

Der Vulkanausbruch

José Guadalupe Posada

A masked gathering on a Venetian dock with pale figures in intricate costumes under a moonlit sky.

Die Zuweisung (Poe)

Harry Clarke

A thin man stands at a table holding a balance, with a cow's skull beside the scales.

Mann mit einer Waage und einem Kuhschädel

José Guadalupe Posada

A demon hovers behind a man with a raised rock, while a woman stands in horror nearby.

Der Mord mit einem Stein

José Guadalupe Posada

A woman in a flowing dress stands by a window, gazing out at a starry night.

Gute Nacht

Eliseu Visconti

A man in loose dress leans against a table, holding a glass, surrounded by objects that echo his isolation.

Das Klagen des Waisenkindes

José Guadalupe Posada

A terrified man surrounded by demons representing vices like greed and lust, depicted in stark black lines.

Selbstmord eines Plutokraten

José Guadalupe Posada

A group of figures lies in uneasy repose, captured in a moment between rest and unrest.

Die Schlafenden

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A cloaked figure looms over a girl, who appears desperate and twisted in resistance within a confined space.

Eine Vermummte Figur, die ein Mädchen stranguliert

José Guadalupe Posada

A contemplative portrait of a solitary figure in a dark setting.

Anachoret

Teodor Axentowicz

Alfred Ost's lithograph reflects the plight of Belgian deportees during a tumultuous period.

Entwurf für die Lithografie 'Zehn Boote der belgischen Deportierten'

Alfred Ost

Costume design for Apollo by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst.

Entwurf für ein Kostüm für Apollo

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

A striking artwork by Charles Dana Gibson depicting a haunting vision.

Eine grausame Vision

Charles Dana Gibson

Henri Rivière's 'The Wandering Jew; The Modern City' explores themes of urban life and alienation.

Der Wandering Jew; Die moderne Stadt

Henri Rivière

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst's design for a costume inspired by Arethusa.

Kostümentwurf für Arethusa

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst's design for a costume, showcasing intricate details and a unique aesthetic.

Entwurf für Kostüm für Boschnymph

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Apollon and Marsyas depicts a mythological scene with vibrant colors and expressive figures.

Apollon und Marsyas

Hans Thoma

This artwork features the figure of Mercury in a design for a post office window in Utrecht.

Entwurf für ein Fenster des Postamtes in Utrecht; Merkur

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

A portrait of a woman in a pleated dress, showcasing Klimt's intricate patterns.

Dame von vorne mit plissierter Kleidung

Gustav Klimt

Dame in Weiß by Gustav Klimt features a woman in white against a golden background.

Dame in Weiß

Gustav Klimt

A reclining figure with a golden halo and palm fronds, enveloped in translucent fabric.

Heilige Cäcilia Lalyre

Adolphe Lalyre

A swirl of luminous bodies and wings, depicting figures in a moment of song against a stormy backdrop.

Die Sirenen besucht von den Musen

Adolphe Lalyre

A whimsical representation of Ariel from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' by Louis Rhead.

Ariel – auf dem Rücken einer Fledermaus fliege ich, dort liege ich, wenn die Eulen weinen

Louis Rhead

A gaunt entomologist in a dim room, surrounded by vividly colored butterflies escaping glass cases.

Der Traum des Entomologen

Edmund Dulac

Edvard Munch's *Around the Paraffin Lamp* captures a cozy gathering illuminated by warm light.

Um die Paraffinlampe

Edvard Munch

A lively theatrical scene featuring performers beneath the Danish flag, with a strongman, a woman playing a mandolin, and various spectators.

Dänische Komödie: Der Kritiker und das Tier

Agnes Slott-Møller

Two figures converse beside a fountain in a moonlit courtyard, with glowing whitewashed walls and a red roof above.

Das Herrenhaus Bangsbo im Mondschein

Agnes Slott-Møller

A house with a glowing window stands in the dusk, surrounded by shadows and a tree trunk.

Sommernacht. Ryomgaard

Agnes Slott-Møller

Edvard Munch's *At Night (Puberty)* explores themes of adolescence and emotional turmoil.

In der Nacht (Pubertät)

Edvard Munch

A pale youth lies dying in bed, while a grieving woman in green clings to his hand, surrounded by treasures and a ship sailing away.

Der sterbende Verlobte

Agnes Slott-Møller

A woman in a richly adorned dress stands opposite a man in dark robes within a church interior.

Agnete

Agnes Slott-Møller

A lone rider in a patterned tunic on a black horse, holding a bouquet, beneath a timbered archway.

“Der Zug von Gunderund”

Agnes Slott-Møller

A mounted woman and a man in red meet in front of a church, framed by an ornate Romanesque doorway.

Stolzer Adelus trifft Terkel vor der Kirche.

Agnes Slott-Møller

A nude woman gazes at the viewer, holding a black mask, surrounded by patterned textiles and symbolic objects.

Démasquée

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A portrait of the artist's mother, her face in thought against a backdrop of red clouds.

Die Mutter des Künstlers

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A dramatic scene with four men around a table, illuminated by a large wing casting shadows, evoking a sense of intensity and introspection.

Symposion

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A man stands at a snowy precipice with a bow, while a woman behind him raises a hand in caution.

Die Rache von Joukahainen

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A stark landscape featuring five black crosses against a shore with stones and water, framed by curling branches and ochre leaves.

Herbst, die fünf Kreuze

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A central figure pulls a boat toward a dark river, surrounded by somber figures caught between life and death.

Am Fluss Tuonela, Studie für die Fresken des Jusélius-Mausoleums

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

This artwork features a self-portrait of the artist Eliseu Visconti.

Selbstporträt

Eliseu Visconti

A man in a fur-edged cloak on a pale horse raises a golden horn under a starry sky.

Kullervo macht sich bereit zum Kampf

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A table with bottles and glasses, three men in varied states of engagement, under a surreal moon.

Symposion (Studie)

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Two figures in a moment of violence, one standing rigidly and the other kneeling, with blood-red stains on the standing man's coat.

Der Brudermord

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A central figure with a wild white beard raises an oar in defiance amidst a dramatic struggle on a boat.

Die Verteidigung des Sampo

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A vibrant depiction of Bacchus and revelers in a lush landscape.

Bacchantenzug

Ludwig von Hofmann

An aged figure with a white beard plays a zither-like instrument on a boat surrounded by young women in a serene landscape.

Die Reise von Väinämöinen

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A triptych depicting a young woman in a forest, emerging from water, and sitting by a shore.

Mythos von Aino

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A mother mourns over the pale body of a young man, surrounded by bones and a dark river, with a swan gliding in the background.

Die Mutter von Lemminkäinen

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A figure with outstretched arms, expressing raw emotion against a backdrop of a blue lake and dense pine woods.

Kullervo verflucht

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A central figure with a knowing gaze, surrounded by pink blooms and peacock feathers, offering a golden fruit and raising a glass.

Die Zauberin

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A rugged figure with wild hair and beard, embodying the legendary Väinämöinen against a green thicket background.

Uljaska als Modell für Väinämöinen

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A commanding figure in a crimson cloak stands at the edge of a shore, surrounded by a worried crowd as a boat prepares to depart.

Der Aufbruch von Väinämöinen

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A dramatic sky filled with billowing clouds above a serene lake, reflecting the clouds' shapes in ripples of blue and white.

Wolken Türme

Akseli Gallen-Kallela