Henri Willem van Meines (1907-1995) - expressionist historical religious scene

watercolour on paper laid on board, signed and dated 1932 lower left, in good condition, size frame 88x62 cm, unframed 75x50 cm.

The colours are expressive and intense, indicating an expressionist or post-impressionist style to emphasise emotion and symbolism.
The use of blue and yellow can suggest a sacred or transcendental atmosphere, while red exudes drama and power.
The scene may depict a historical event, such as a conflict within the church, an important religious ceremony, or a biblical scene.
The use of dramatic gestures and the presence of spear-like objects can indicate a story that has to do with battle, betrayal or protection of the faith.
The artist H.W. van Meines painted this work in 1932, a period in which there was a lot of interest in historical and religious art, especially in Europe. These types of works often tried to depict history or biblical stories, but sometimes these were also mixed with personal interpretations of the artis.