An Biesiot - Old olive trees ( Israel )

Discover the work of Johanna Apolonia Biesiot, a Hague-based artist who has spent her life expressing her creativity in beautiful landscape etchings, paintings and drawings. A student of Johan Windhorst and a member of the Hague Art Circle, Biesiot was known for her eye for detail and her ability to capture nature and landscape in a unique artistic language. Her passion for travel and nature comes to life in every work, from the Greek islands to the mountains of Israel.

In an interview with de Volkskrant in 1998, she described her work as a form of traveling from her chair, giving free rein to her imagination. This particular work from 1975, an etching with original, shows the beauty of old olive trees in Kiryat Shmuel, Jerusalem, near an old Byzantine church. This work reflects Biesiot's love for the Middle East and her ability to capture the special character of the region in her detailed and atmospheric style.

The etching is in excellent condition. However, the original mat shows signs of age and would benefit from replacement to allow the work to fully come into its own in your art collection.

Text on the back of the work offered:

Top note:

Donated by Mr. HS Steijff from the church on July 1, 1996

Middle note:

This etching with origin was made by A. Biesiot in 1975. Donated by HS Steijff to the church in 1996.
Bottom note:

Old olive trees drawn in Kiryat Shmuel, Jerusalem at old Byzantine church, A. Biesiot 15-7-1975.

This work is not only a reflection of Biesiot's technical skill, but also of her emotional connection to the landscape and history of Jerusalem. For collectors of Biesiot's work or lovers of landscape etchings, this is a unique opportunity to acquire an important piece of her oeuvre. Add a piece of The Hague art history and the soul of Jerusalem to your collection.