This Was a Religious Mystery 1892 - 1899

"This Was a Religious Mystery" (1892-1899) by Maurice Denis, is a pastel on paper that depicts two figures in a hazy, dreamlike setting. The figures, a man and a woman, are barely discernible as they are rendered in muted tones and soft outlines. The piece evokes a sense of mystery and intimacy, characteristic of Denis's Symbolist style. Denis was a key figure in the Nabis movement, known for their focus on emotion and spirituality in their work.