Symbolisme

Images oniriques et mystérieuses tirées du mythe, de la religion et de la littérature, où l'imagination prime sur l'observation pour évoquer idées, émotions, amour et mort.

A porcelain dog figurine depicted in a delicate and intricate style.

Chien en porcelaine

Léon Spilliaert

A contemplative portrayal of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in a moment of devotion.

Saint Bernard

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A crowned lion gazes out with an enigmatic expression, embodying themes of authority and vulnerability.

Lion couronné

Gustave Van de Woestijne

This painting depicts the legendary figure of Joan of Arc in a dramatic and symbolic manner.

Jeanne d'Arc. Épopée en 15 tableaux, poème et musique de Georges Fragerolle

Henri Rivière

Odilon Redon's 'Figure portant une tête ailée' explores themes of mythology and the human experience.

Figure portant une tête ailée (La chute d'Icare)

Odilon Redon

A luminous woman in a diaphanous gown is accompanied by a shadowy figure in a golden and rose-hued dreamscape.

Rêve

Franciszek Siedlecki

Edvard Munch's 'The Sower' depicts a figure sowing seeds in a vibrant landscape.

Le semeur

Edvard Munch

A reclining female nude with a hand under her chin, showcasing the artist's unique style.

Nu Féminin Allongé avec la Main Sous le Menton

Arthur Bowen Davies

Three angels making music on a shawm, showcasing a blend of mystical intensity and folk-like directness.

Trois anges faisant de la musique sur un chalumeau

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A still life painting featuring turnips and carrots by Léon Spilliaert.

Nature morte aux navets et carottes

Léon Spilliaert

Henri Rivière's 'Loguivy' captures a serene coastal landscape.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

Jan Toorop's 'Schuiten opduwen' depicts a striking marine scene.

Pousser des bateaux

Jan Toorop

A vibrant scene depicting the harvest festival with joyful dancers and nature.

Août (Danse de la récolte)

Hans Thoma

A woman lies in bed, depicted in a soft, intimate manner.

Femme de Richard Roland Holst au lit, vue à gauche

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Gustav Klimt's *Death and Life* features a striking contrast between life and death.

Mort et vie

Gustav Klimt

Henri Rivière's 'La Marche à l’étoile' is a captivating illustration exploring themes of aspiration.

La Marche à l’étoile – Page de Titre

Henri Rivière

A painting depicting an old woman surrounded by young women, showcasing the contrast of age and youth.

Vieille femme entourée de jeunes femmes

Jan Toorop

A group of people gathered in a lush garden, engaged in conversation and enjoying nature.

La visite

Eliseu Visconti

Henri Rivière's 'Biot' captures a serene marine scene.

Biot

Henri Rivière

A depiction of Saint Francis preaching to birds in a serene natural setting.

Die Vogelpredigt des heil. Franz von Assissi (Sermon de Saint François aux oiseaux)

Oskar Laske

A portrait of a girl holding a candle, showcasing the artist's Symbolist style.

Fille avec une bougie

Teodor Axentowicz

De Parelduiker by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst depicts a pearl diver in a serene underwater setting.

Le plongeur de perles

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

A serene beach landscape painted by Edvard Munch featuring trees and boats.

Paysage de plage avec des arbres et des bateaux

Edvard Munch

A sketch by Jan Ciągliński titled 'Love' showcases intricate figures and emotional depth.

Esquisse pour la peinture « Amour »

Jan Ciągliński

A serene landscape painting by Jan Toorop featuring trees along a stream.

Hêtres le long d'un ruisseau

Jan Toorop

L’arbre de Noël by Léon Spilliaert captures a festive atmosphere.

L'arbre de Noël

Léon Spilliaert

Hans Thoma's 'Meermänner' depicts mythical sea men in a vibrant underwater scene.

Hommes de mer

Hans Thoma

Interior scene with marble columns and soft light by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Ancien Hall de Marbre

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting by Julio Romero De Torres depicting two paths in a dreamlike landscape.

Les deux chemins

Julio Romero De Torres

A painting depicting two concertgoers in a Parisian music hall.

Deux visiteurs de concert dans la salle de musique Touche, à Paris

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Louis Soutter's 'Le baiser de Judas' explores themes of betrayal and sacrifice.

Le baiser de Judas

Louis Soutter

This painting depicts Henriëtte Roland Holst-van der Schalk reclining in a chair.

Henriëtte Roland Holst-van der Schalk, allongée sur une chaise

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

A detailed analysis of 'Paardekop' by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst.

Tête de cheval

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

This painting depicts the mocking of Jesus with vivid colors and expressive figures.

La moquerie de Jésus

Hans Thoma

A solitary man seated in a contemplative pose, with a focus on his features and the play of light.

Homme assis

Jules Schmalzigaug

Franz von Stuck's 'Studie zu einem Leichnam Christi für ‘Pieta’' explores themes of death and spirituality.

Étude d'un cadavre du Christ pour 'Pietà'

Franz von Stuck

A figure with a turned shoulder, draped fabric, and a floral hat, set against a dark background.

Faustina

Gabriel von Max

A woman with pale hands clutches her head beside a crucifix, with a candle illuminating her downcast gaze and a trace of blood on her forehead.

La Vierge Extatique Anna Katharina Emmerich

Gabriel von Max

A house partially hidden by trees and brush, with sunlight filtering through foliage, creating a serene atmosphere.

La maison de l'artiste à Ammerland G 340

Gabriel von Max

A thoughtful young woman rests her head on her hand, adorned with a dark leaf wreath, holding a golden staff with blue ribbon.

Tête de femme pensive

Gabriel von Max

A radiant heart anchors a pale trunk, branching into loops and swans, with a glowing crown of pink and gold.

Arbre de la Connaissance, No. 1

Hilma af Klint

A study depicting the Virgin Mary in silent grief, reflecting on her seven sorrows.

Étude pour ‘Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs’

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A woman sits peacefully in a lush garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers.

Étude d'une femme assise dans un jardin

Teodor Axentowicz

A study of a left arm holding a stick by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst.

Étude d'un bras gauche tenant une canne

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Self-portrait by Gustave Van de Woestijne, depicting a figure in introspective contemplation.

Autoportrait

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A poignant depiction of impoverished children gathered around a hearth.

Les enfants pauvres devant l’âtre

Léon Spilliaert

A painting titled 'Symbolic composition' by Jan Rembowski.

Composition symbolique

Jan Rembowski

Cura de sol is a captivating landscape painting by Eliseu Visconti.

Cure de soleil

Eliseu Visconti

A serene depiction of a reclining woman and child by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst.

Femme allongée avec enfant

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Lisbeth as the evil princess by Carl Larsson features a striking portrayal of a young girl in a dark, enchanting setting.

Lisbeth en tant que princesse maléfique

Carl Larsson

Portrait of Hippolyte Fierens-Gevaert by Gustave Van de Woestijne.

Portrait de Hippolyte Fierens-Gevaert (1870-1926)

Gustave Van de Woestijne

Henri Rivière's 'Loguivy' captures a serene marine landscape.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

Henri Rivière's 'Loguivy' captures a serene coastal landscape.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

Henri Rivière's 'Loguivy' captures a serene marine scene.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

Henri Rivière's painting 'Loguivy' captures a serene marine landscape.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

A solitary woman stands on a cliff, arms raised, with a vast sea and dark rocks in the background.

Iphigénie en Tauride

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A double portrait of Gaston and his sister, capturing their emotional distance.

Gaston et sa sœur

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A rocky island with a blank ribbon banner in the middle of a tranquil lake.

Île rocheuse avec un ruban au milieu d'un lac

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A winter night divided: a glowing church under stars above, and barbed wire threatening below.

Le voyage de Noël du Kaiser

Hans Rudi Erdt

Odilon Redon's 'Hideous Larvae' explores themes of transformation and the subconscious.

Larves hideuses

Odilon Redon

This painting depicts a vision of Joan of Arc, showcasing her strength and determination.

Jeanne d'Arc – vision

Wiktoria Goryńska

A serene depiction of a girl by the sea, showcasing Ludwig von Hofmann's Symbolist style.

Fille au bord de la mer

Ludwig von Hofmann

This painting depicts the birth of Venus with vibrant colors and flowing forms.

Naissance de Vénus

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Gustav Klimt's 'Reclining Semi-Nude (Masturbating)' explores themes of intimacy and self-exploration.

Semi-nue allongée (Masturbant)

Gustav Klimt

Henri Rivière's 'Besse-en-Chandesse' captures a serene landscape with a focus on nature.

Besse-en-Chandesse

Henri Rivière

A sweeping sky with soft clouds and a flock of birds above clustered rooftops, illuminated by a cool, diffused glow.

Lune de Feodosia

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A somber scene depicting a figure retrieving a baby from a canal.

Homme sortant un cadavre d'un canal

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

A luminous figure with wings sits in darkness, her gown pooling around her knees, gazing away, embodying mourning and memory.

Mémorial Stevenson

Abbott Handerson Thayer

Henri Rivière's 'Loguivy' captures a serene coastal landscape.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

A central figure in white holds green leaves, flanked by two younger, shadowy faces amidst dark foliage.

Mes enfants

Abbott Handerson Thayer

Aase and Harald Nørregaard is a portrait by Edvard Munch featuring two figures in a serene setting.

Aase et Harald Nørregaard

Edvard Munch

A painting depicting a masquerade with historical figures.

Mascarade. Léopold II, Napoléon et la bouquetière

Léon Spilliaert

A vibrant painting of a dancing woman draped in a flowing cape.

Femme dansante avec une cape

Gustav Klimt

A depiction of March with a sower in the field, reflecting seasonal change.

Le mois de mars (Semeur dans le champ, de l'époque du calendrier Siegfrid)

Franz von Stuck

An angelic figure gestures skyward between a robed man and a crowned woman, surrounded by symbols of money and machines.

Scène symbolique – Tout pour la machine. Tout pour l'argent

Ignacy Gierdziejewski

The painting depicts Adam and Eve in a lush garden, surrounded by trees and animals.

Adam et Eve

Hans Thoma

Minerva stands in a chariot, commanding her steeds with a spear, surrounded by energetic brushwork.

Minerve dans un char

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A sunflower at the center surrounded by a mother lifting her child toward blooms, with a cat nestled among the flowers.

Les éléments

A. Stein

A somber interior scene showing a woman sitting alone in a dimly lit room, reflecting on loss.

Après la guerre. La maison triste

Santiago Rusiñol

A portrait of Marguérite Adolphine Helfrich by Jan Toorop.

Tête d'une Femme (Marguérite Adolphine Helfrich)

Jan Toorop

A scene from Copenhagen showing people and their daily life.

Le bagholdet à Copenhague

Edvard Munch

A man deeply engaged in reading, surrounded by a serene atmosphere.

Andreas lisant

Edvard Munch

Das Paradies by Hans Thoma depicts a mystical scene filled with vibrant colors and serene figures.

Le paradis

Hans Thoma

Three children, one luminous in white, stand amidst dark foliage, their expressions solemn and gestures suggestive of a ritual.

Mes enfants (Mary, Gerald et Gladys Thayer)

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A crouching girl in a natural setting, painted by Ludwig von Hofmann.

Fille nue accroupie

Ludwig von Hofmann

Two figures sit at a table, sharing a moment over liqueur, captured in a somber atmosphere.

Les buveurs de liqueur

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A figurative painting featuring two standing figures by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst.

Deux figures debout, d'après Matthijs Maris

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

A house with dark windows and earthy strokes, surrounded by twigs and leaves against a restless blue sky.

Maison de Ryabovo

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A serene pond scene with a moss-covered stone arch, surrounded by trees and dappled sunlight.

catacombes de lac

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A serene winter landscape with snow-covered trees and a soft blue-white light.

Rêve d'hiver

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov