In this powerfully atmospheric work, the last light of day breaks through a turbulent, clouded sky, illuminating the horizon over a dark landscape. The artist, Médard Siegfried Tytgat, was a key figure in the second generation of Flemish Expressionists, and he applies their signature techniques with raw confidence; his energetic, almost violent, use of a palette knife builds a heavy impasto, giving the foreground a visceral, tactile quality. The painting almost certainly depicts the distinctive flat-topped tower of the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation in Lisseweghe, a village near Bruges, transforming the famous landmark into a stark, soulful silhouette. It is a superb example of Tytgat’s mature style, capturing the somber beauty of the Belgian polder landscape with profound emotional weight.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Inscription on Front: Signed and dated lower right: "Médard Tytgat, 69"
Provenance: Private Collection, Belgium
Condition: Excellent original condition with no signs of inpainting or restoration. The canvas has good tension, and the paint layer is stable.
