Venetian Church on a Moonlit Night
- SIGNED Oil on canvasboard, signed “Bemelmans” (lower right). 26 x 20 in
Oil on canvasboard, signed “Bemelmans” (lower right). 26 x 20 in. Framed. Oil on canvasboard, signed “Bemelmans” (lower right). 26 x 20 in. This artwork exemplifies Bemelmans' extraordinary ability to merge reality and imagination, capturing a serene nocturnal view of a Venetian church bathed in moonlight. A composition of both elegance and subtlety, the painting renders an intimate portrayal of the city's architecture and its romantic charm.
The scene, delicately wrought in oil, is dominated by the majestic church, its silhouetted shape standing in bold relief against the ethereal silver-blue of the moonlit night. The church's intricate features, while abstracted, are recognisable in Bemelmans' playful style, that balances on the edge of realism and whimsy. Softly illuminated windows suggest the mystery and warmth of life within.
The scene, delicately wrought in oil, is dominated by the majestic church, its silhouetted shape standing in bold relief against the ethereal silver-blue of the moonlit night. The church's intricate features, while abstracted, are recognisable in Bemelmans' playful style, that balances on the edge of realism and whimsy. Softly illuminated windows suggest the mystery and warmth of life within.