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Lignelsen om de betroede pund

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Lignelsen om de betroede pund 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 painting shows a group of people gathered around a table. They're dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and some are holding books or papers. In the background, there's a cityscape with buildings and a harbor. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create depth in the scene. The people in the foreground are well-lit, while those in the background are more shadowy. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more works by 330_person.