De cataclysmen 1888

"De cataclysmen" (1888) by Belgian artist James Ensor is a vivid etching depicting a chaotic scene of a cataclysmic event. The composition is dominated by a churning sea with crashing waves and swirling forms. Above, a dark, foreboding sky filled with swirling clouds and radiating light suggests a looming disaster. Ensor’s use of line and stippling creates a sense of urgency and unease, reflecting his characteristic style.