Het spook 1889

"Het Spook" (The Ghost), an 1889 etching by Belgian artist James Ensor, is a fantastical depiction of a spectral figure towering over a group of contorted, grotesque figures. Ensor, known for his darkly humorous and satirical style, often explored themes of fear, anxiety, and the absurdity of human behavior. This etching is a prime example of his signature use of vivid colors, distorted forms, and a chaotic composition to evoke a sense of unease and the unsettling nature of the unseen.