De Heilige Vrouwen

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Three holy women are depicted in this sculpture, their faces hidden beneath veils. They stand as mourning figures, recalling the small weeping statues that adorn late-medieval mausolea. The three women wear a veil, but their faces remain obscured. Their bodies are protracted and stiff, conveying a sense of inner suffering. George Minne's sculptures are notable for their emotional intensity, their surfaces overflowing with feeling. His figures often kneel or bow stiffly, conveying a sense of spiritual struggle. In his work, Minne rejects classical beauty in favor of a more expressive, natural form. Born on August 30, 1866, George Minne was a Belgian artist and sculptor who made a name for himself with idealized depictions of man's inner conflicts. His style shows similarities to that of the Viennese Secessionists and Art Nouveau artists like Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.