Name: Bij het kapelletje – Nest Martens (1925–2024)
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At the chapel – Nest Martens (1925–2024)

€495,00

A man pauses at a field chapel, lost in thought at the image of the cross. The bright colors, rounded shapes, and interplay of light and shadow beautifully capture the atmosphere of contemplation, tradition, and tranquility in the countryside. "At the Chapel" is a subdued painting that celebrates the importance of small rituals and moments of reflection in everyday life.

Artist: Nest Martens (1925–2024)
Title: At the chapel
Technique: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 50 x 45 cm
Signature: signed lower right

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Description

Nest Martens (1925–2024) is considered a modern heir to Flemish Expressionism. From an early, Permeke-like visual language, he developed his own highly stylized form language with bold lines and bright color fields. His work balances between abstraction and figuration, often focusing on human figures and their interrelationships, making it a source of continued appeal to both collectors and art lovers.