Aurora, from Behind Saint 1940

"Aurora, from Behind Saint" (1940) is a unique and striking artwork by Cornelius Christoffels (1879-1960). The piece features a central, circular, red and white form with a radiating, stylized halo of golden yellow rays. The graphic, almost geometric composition is a testament to Christoffels’ interest in abstraction and his exploration of color and form. The artwork, executed in watercolor and pencil, captures a sense of celestial energy and alludes to the auroral phenomenon while retaining a strong formal aesthetic.