The Interior of Ribe Cathedral

1836

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism Early 19th Century Grote Kerk

Dominant colour

The Interior of Ribe Cathedral is a 1836 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting Grote Kerk, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows the inside of a church with tall arches and stone walls. The floor is wooden, and the ceiling has ribbed vaults. Stained-glass windows let in dim light, and a pulpit sits near the front. Statues and crosses line the walls, and a red cushion covers a bench in the middle. The artist painted this in 1836, long after the church was built. The style looks soft and dreamy, typical of the Romanticism movement. Look up Romanticism next to see more paintings like this one.