Christian IV Aboard his Flagship "The Trinity"

1782

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Christian IV Aboard his Flagship "The Trinity" is a 1782 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1782 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a crowded ship’s deck at night. A man in a red coat and white collar stands in the center, holding a sword. Around him, sailors scramble on ropes and ladders while others lie on the ground. The lighting is dim, with shadows making faces hard to see. The man’s fancy clothes and confident stance suggest he’s in charge. The dark, dramatic lighting draws your eye to him, making the chaos around him feel even more tense. If this scene intrigues you, look into chiaroscuro.