The ressurrection. Sketch for an altarpiece
1830
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1830
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The ressurrection. Sketch for an altarpiece is a 1830 by Unknown artist, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
The painting depicts a scene with a man standing in the center, wearing a white robe and holding a large wooden cross. He is surrounded by three people kneeling on the ground, all looking up at him. The background is dark, with a doorway behind the man. The man's right arm is outstretched, and his left hand is holding the cross. The people on the ground are dressed in simple robes, and their faces are filled with a mix of emotions. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and devotion. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…
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