Carel Willink
1900–1983 · Dutch · 22 artworks
Magic RealismPrecise realismSmooth brushworkSurreal juxtapositionsClassical and modern elementsSymbolism
artist bio
Carel Willink was a Dutch painter who was a leading figure in the Magic Realist movement. His meticulously rendered paintings often featured surreal and unsettling juxtapositions of classical and modern elements, creating a sense of disquieting beauty.
what you'll learn
Studying Willink's work allows students to explore the techniques of Magic Realism, focusing on precise detail, smooth brushwork, and the creation of uncanny atmospheres. Students can also learn about composition and the use of symbolism to convey deeper meanings.
related: Rene Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Leonora Carrington
22 artworks
Mathilde in a Fong Leng creation
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Townscape
1934
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Zelfportret met schedel
1936
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Portrait of Pamela Maresch-Boon
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Sleeping Zebra
1959
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St. John the Baptist (Self-Portrait)
1938
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Girl with a Small Sheep (Girl in Renaissance Costume)
1946
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De laatse bezoekers van Pompeii
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Chateau en Espagne
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Mathilde among the Monsters
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Untitled
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Simeon the stylite
1939
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Portrait of Queen Juliana
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Self-Portrait
1944
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Self-Portrait with Wilma van der Meulen
1934
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Portrait of Mrs Huismans Evers
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Wilma with a Cat
1940
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The Zeppelin
1933
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House with two stairs
1960
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Portrait of Ank van der Moer
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Wilma
1932
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Jobstijding
1952
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