Who painted Udkast til maleriet "Noah i arken"?

Udkast til maleriet "Noah i arken" was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Udkast til maleriet "Noah i arken"?

Udkast til maleriet "Noah i arken" is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Udkast til maleriet "Noah i arken"

Udkast til maleriet "Noah i arken" is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1850 by the artist known as 259_person, this image titled “Udkast til maleriet ‘Noah i arken’” is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a compact interior scene populated by several figures, centered on a man holding a small white bird and a leafy sprig, suggesting a narrative moment drawn from biblical tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, distinguished by a red turban and brown robe, offers the bird and plant to a surrounding group, evoking the moment of peace after the flood when a dove returns with an olive branch. The surrounding participants, clad in varied hues, gather in a dimly lit space, reinforcing themes of hope, renewal, and communal relief.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a restrained palette, contrasting the warm reds and browns of the protagonist with the cooler tones of the background. Careful modeling of light creates a modest glow around the central action, while the inclusion of a barrel and a cat adds domestic detail, characteristic of the artist’s focus on everyday realism.

History & Provenance

Attributed to 259_person, an artist noted for meticulous genre scenes, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, though the exact acquisition date is not recorded. Its preservation as an image rather than a painted canvas reflects the museum’s broader interest in documenting cultural narratives through varied media.