Niels Ebbesen besøger en fattig kone på vej til Randers, morgenen efter grev Gerts død

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Niels Ebbesen besøger en fattig kone på vej til Randers, morgenen efter grev Gerts død 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 a room with five people. One man in armor stands in the center, holding a small object. Behind him, another man in a turban leans on a table. To the left, a woman sits with a child on her lap. On the right, a man holds a spear and a globe rests on a stool. In the background, a framed painting hangs on the wall. The armor-clad man looks like he’s just arrived, while the others seem to be waiting or watching. The room feels crowded but quiet, with no clear action happening. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.