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Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows three figures in a simple room. A woman kneels on the floor, her head covered, reaching toward a man standing beside her. The man holds a child on his hip, and both are dressed in loose robes. Behind them, a table holds a bowl and a jug, while a bench sits in the corner. The woman’s posture and the man’s gentle grip on the child suggest a moment of quiet help. The lighting focuses on their faces, making them stand out against the dimmer background. If you want to explore more about this kind of storytelling in art, look up *chiaroscuro*.