The Gust of Wind | Léon Spilliaert | 1904 John William Waterhouse engaged in conversation and enjoying

engaged in conversation and enjoying wine

ethereal lighting adds to the enchanting atmosphere of the scene

Unlike his later

with delicate flowers floating around Venus as symbols of her birth and beauty

piercing gaze

The Gust of Wind | Léon Spilliaert | 1904 John William Waterhouse engaged in conversation and enjoyingAbout the artwork: Lon Spilliaert (18811946) was a Belgian Symbolist painter known for his haunting and introspective works, often exploring themes of solitude, anxiety, and existential dread. His art is marked by stark contrasts of light and shadow, muted color palettes, and a dreamlike atmosphere. Spilliaert was heavily influenced by Symbolism, as well as the landscapes and moods of his hometown of Ostend, a coastal city in Belgium. He frequently