La Conscience 1905

"La Conscience" (1905), a work by the Belgian Symbolist painter Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921), features a woman in profile, her hands clasped in prayer. The figure is ethereal and almost translucent, with a faint, ghostly image appearing behind her. The composition is elegant and restrained, emphasizing the introspective nature of the subject. The artwork's title suggests a focus on inner thought and spirituality, typical of Symbolist themes. Khnopff's style is characterized by a delicate and refined use of line and color, creating a mood of quiet contemplation.