Name: Stille stoet – Nest Martens (1925–2024)
SKU: MUN_14939
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Silent procession – Nest Martens (1925–2024)

€550,00

In sober black and white tones, a group of figures moves in a solemn procession, all in the same direction, carried by the rhythm of the collective. The powerful lines and expressive faces imbue the work with a sense of tradition, connection, and stillness. "Silent Procession" is a subdued, narrative painting that beautifully captures the power of ritual and community.

Artist: Nest Martens (1925–2024)
Title: Silent Procession
Technique: Gouache on paper
Dimensions: 59 × 69 cm
Signature: signed lower right

1 in stock

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.