Foothpad with Willow and a Village on the Horizon 1891

"Foothpad with Willow and a Village on the Horizon" is an oil painting by Dutch symbolist painter Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, created in 1891. This artwork features a prominent willow tree with its branches reaching out across the canvas, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. The distant village on the horizon, with its church spire, hints at a sense of community and faith. The painting's subdued palette and expressive brushstrokes contribute to its melancholic and introspective mood. Holst's work often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.