Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Erasmus Montanus", III akt, 3. scene

1844

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Erasmus Montanus", III akt, 3. scene is a 1844 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1844 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a crowded, messy room with six people and a dog. The man in the center stands in a dark coat, holding a paper, while others sit or lean around a table with glasses and food. A rooster perches on the floor, and shelves hold odd hats and lanterns. The lighting is dim, with shadows stretching across the walls. The scene looks like a play moment frozen in time, with people reacting to something the standing man is saying. The mix of old clothes and props suggests a story being acted out. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this fits into that art movement.