Fingal´s Battle with the Spirit of Loda
1797
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1797
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a huge, bearded man with a big shield and a club, looming over a smaller warrior in armor. The sky is dark and stormy, with clouds swirling around them. The warrior below has a sword and looks like he’s trying to fight back, but the giant seems stronger. The giant’s face looks angry, and his muscles are painted thickly, making him look powerful. The armor on the warrior is shiny, and his cape flows as if caught in wind. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this dramatic style changed art.
