Constant Permeke : The Soul of Flemish Expressionism Constant Permeke (1886 – 1952) stands as a monumental figure in Belgian art history, recognized primarily for his contribution to Flemish Expressionism. His oeuvre transcends mere visual representation; it embodies the anxieties and spiritual yearning characteristic of the era, capturing raw emotion through powerfully stylized forms and muted tonal palettes. Born in Antwerp, Permeke’s formative years were marked by exposure to artistic influence—his father, Henri Permeke, was a landscape painter who established the Municipal Museum of Arts…