De blinde (‘The blind one’)

‘De blinde’ (The blind one) possesses a unique artistic value. Through a clear language of light, muted colors and sharp lines, the artist creates a melancholic world centered on the social theme of a blind woman. By depicting the characters from the back, Laermans intensifies the contrast between the blind woman and the sighted observer. The artist places the child at the heart of the painting. The child not only guides the blind woman through this ominous landscape but also directs the viewer’s gaze into the painting.