Curatorial Narrative Edward Pellens’ “Ansichtkaart met een voorstelling van ‘Onder den Toren’ te Antwerpen” is a paradigmatic example of the Historical Revival style that dominated European art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Characterized by its deliberate emphasis on historical accuracy, this style sought to evoke the grandeur of past architectural achievements, often with a focus on Gothic structures.Pellens’ linear brushwork and sepia-toned palette imbue the scene with an unmistakable sense of nostalgia, while the stark black outlines serve to clarify the spatial relationships between the various elements. The artist’s decision to depict the faade of Antwerp’s ‘Onder den Toren’ building from a unique vantage point adds a touch of theatricality to the composition, drawing the viewer’s eye into a seemingly limitless expanse.When enlarged to 44×65 inches, Pellens’ “Ansichtkaart” reveals itself as a masterful exercise in