Apparition of the Eternal Church

Painting

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

In the painting, a solemn figure in a blue robe, resembling a monk or wise sage, kneels with eyes closed, holding a white cross delicately, surrounded by swirling, textured brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray, suggesting introspection.

In the painting, a solemn figure in a blue robe, resembling a monk or wise sage, kneels with eyes closed, holding a white cross delicately, surrounded by swirling, textured brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray, suggesting introspection.

Name/Title

Apparition of the Eternal Church

Entry/Object ID

2017.19.1

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

Alumni Artist, Calvin Faculty Artist, On-Display at Calvin Seminary, Biblical People
People

Made/Created

Artist

Edgar G. Boevé

Date made

1951

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

46 in

Width

18 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

47 in

Width

19 in

General Notes

Note

Expanded Wall Label: This piece was inspired by Howard Slenk playing the organ composition, "The Vision of the Eternal Church" in 1951 when both he and Ed were Calvin students. Prior to this time, Ed had painted in a very realistic style. This was a transition to a more abstract style inspired by the Byzantine. His work from then on became more ecclesiastical in nature