The Visitation at the Villa Montrouge 1896

"The Visitation at the Villa Montrouge" is a 1896 painting by Maurice Denis. The artwork is a prime example of the artist's symbolic approach to painting, characterized by simplified forms and flattened perspectives. This specific work, located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts a scene inspired by religious iconography, the Visitation, where two figures are embraced in a garden setting. Denis's use of muted, warm colors and evocative brushstrokes creates a serene and ethereal atmosphere that encapsulates the spiritual essence of the subject matter.