Curatorial Narrative Edward Pellens’ “De Jezuieten toren” stands as a testament to the lingering Romanticism of the early 20th century, its creation in 1907 marking a brief moment of overlap between the fading aurora of impressionism and the ascendant darkness of Expressionism. The artist’s deliberate adoption of linear brushwork serves to underscore the monumental, imposing presence of his subject, channeling the static, monumental quality of Gothic architecture into a pictorial entity that assumes a life of its own.In its enlarged state 44×57 inches Pellens’ “De Jezuieten toren” reveals itself as a masterful manipulation of spatial rhythm and chromatic structure. Sepia tones dominate the palette, imbuing the composition with an atmospheric weight that seems almost palpable, drawing the viewer inexorably towards the dark recesses of the tower’s interior. Muted earthy hues burnished stone, weathered brick provide a somber counte