De woudprediker 1880 - 1905

"De woudprediker," (The Forest Preacher) is an oil painting by Dutch artist Jan Zürcher, created between 1880 and 1905. This symbolic, expressive landscape painting depicts a scene of a forest, with a figure in the distance, possibly a preacher or a prophet, giving a sermon in the heart of the woods. Zürcher's signature style, characterized by thick, impasto brushstrokes and a focus on light and atmosphere, is evident in this work. The rich, textured surface of the canvas and the dramatic use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and mystery.