Curatorial Narrative In the oeuvre of Eugeen Van Mieghem, “Christus” embodies the paradigmatic shift towards Expressionism that defined the avant-garde in the early 20th century. Crafted with an unyielding commitment to materiality, Van Mieghem’s use of impasto technique imbues the figure with a sculptural presence, as if the very fabric of paint has been manipulated to evoke the convolutions and fissures of human flesh.The monochromatic palette, oscillating between varying shades of gray, establishes an aura of somber contemplation, drawing the viewer into the introspective realm of the Christ figure. This chromatic structure is mirrored in the Art Deco influence that subtly informs the composition’s geometric structure, underscoring the artist’s fascination with the interplay between form and void.A large-scale reproduction of “Christus” measuring 44×52 inches would reveal a spatial rhythm characterized by deep recesses and sharp