Carnaval

 🎭 Carnival is coming up! And what better way to get into the spirit than with ‘Carnival’ by the somewhat forgotten but brilliant Flemish modern master Jules De Bruycker (1870-1945)? 🎨

One of Belgium’s most pioneering graphic artists of the early 20th century, De Bruycker was a draughtsman with an impressive body of work, including prints, drawings, watercolours, and gouaches, capturing human nature. ✏️🖋️

Following in the Flemish tradition of Bruegel and Ensor, he was also a master of mockery—chronicling daily life with sharp wit, from bustling markets to wild celebrations. 🎉🎠

Just look at this piece! The swirling chaos, the energy of the crowd… You can almost hear the music and laughter. 🎶🥳✨ De Bruycker had a unique ability to capture people’s essence—sometimes humorous, sometimes merciless, but always strikingly vivid.

✨ Good news! From 22nd March, the Fine Arts Museum of Ghent is shining a spotlight on this Ghent-born artist, showcasing 150 of his most striking works on paper and exploring his career as a draughtsman.

So, if you’re in the mood for more revelry, step into De Bruycker’s dazzling, expressive, and phantasmagorical world at @mskgent. Time to celebrate carnival and art—Ghentian style! ✨ Link in bio! 

📷 © Jules De Bruycker, Carnaval, 1922, Verzameling Janssens