The artwork, titled “The Angelus (after Millet),” was created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1880 in Brussels, Belgium. Executed using chalk, pencil, and paper, this piece belongs to the Realism movement and falls under the genre painting category. It is currently housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
“The Angelus (after Millet)” depicts a poignant scene of two rural figures, a man and a woman, standing in a field. They appear to be in prayer, suggesting a moment of religious devotion amidst their agrarian labor. The figures are dressed in simple, working-class attire, and in the background, the vast expanse of the field extends towards a distant horizon, marked by a subtle silhouette of a church or structure. The composition emphasizes a quiet, serene moment of daily rural life, conveyed through the subdued monochromatic tones of chalk and pencil. The artwork reflects van Gogh’s admiration for Jean-François Millet, capturing the humble dignity and spirituality inherent in the lives of peasants.
