Self-portrait as St John the Baptist
Willink’s lean body and the bare landscape give this painting an ominous atmosphere. On the eve of World War II (1939–1945), Willink portrayed himself as John the Baptist, the prophet who preached virtue and justice and saw baptism as the salvation from all sins. With this internalized self-portrait, Willink seems to want to avert the menace and turmoil of the times.
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Self-portrait as St John the Baptist
Willink’s lean body and the bare landscape give this painting an ominous atmosphere. On the eve of World War II (1939–1945), Willink portrayed himself as John the Baptist, the prophet who preached virtue and justice and saw baptism as the salvation from all sins. With this internalized self-portrait, Willink seems to want to avert the menace and turmoil of the times.
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Aankoop met steun van de BankGiro Loterij en mevrouw S.M.E. Willink-Quiel, Amsterdam
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Purchased with the support of the BankGiro Lottery and S.M.E. Willink-Quiel, Amsterdam
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Het magere lichaam en het kale ...... n die tijd te willen bezweren.
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Willink’s lean body and the ba ...... nace and turmoil of the times.
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Self-portrait as St John the Baptist
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Zelfportret als Johannes
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1937 - 1938
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1937 - 1938
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extent
buitenmaat diepte 7,5 cm
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depth 7.5 cm
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drager breedte 68 cm
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drager hoogte 90 cm
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height 90 cm
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width 68 cm
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Collectie: schilderijen
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Collection: paintings
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provenance
…; from the artist’s widow, Sy ...... lisabeth Willink - Quiël, 2006
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second quarter 20st century
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tweede kwart 20e eeuw
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