#42100 Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo Corneille

The composition presents a fragmented figure laid out against a vibrant red background that dominates much of the canvas. Above this central form, a dark blue expanse is punctuated by stylized shapes – yellow stars outlined in red, and what appear to be abstracted plant forms rendered in green with touches of blue. A pale, almost ghostly hand emerges from the upper right corner, its presence unsettlingly detached.
The figure itself is constructed from angular planes and bold color blocks. The face, tilted at an unnatural angle, features large, intensely colored eyes – one blue, one a deep violet – that convey a sense of anguish or heightened awareness. A patterned area resembling a headdress or shawl covers the head, while the body is delineated by contrasting shades of green and orange. The limbs are simplified to rudimentary shapes; a hand with prominent fingers reaches out from the lower right corner, seemingly grasping at something beyond the frame.
A sense of disorientation pervades the work. The perspective is flattened, denying any traditional depth or spatial coherence. This deliberate distortion contributes to an atmosphere of psychological tension and unease. The stark contrast between the bright colors and the fragmented forms suggests a breakdown of order and stability.
Subtly, theres a feeling of vulnerability conveyed through the exposed nature of the figure and its passive positioning within the composition. The hand reaching out could be interpreted as a plea for help or connection, while the stylized stars above might represent hope or spiritual solace amidst suffering. The overall effect is one of profound emotional distress, rendered through an expressive vocabulary of form and color that prioritizes feeling over realistic representation. The artist’s signature appears in the lower left corner, adding to the sense of immediacy and personal involvement.