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Melampe, V. akt, 9. scene, by Christian August Lorentzen, oil, 1815

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Overview

Melampe, V. akt, 9. scene is a 1815 oil by Christian August Lorentzen, depicting Aeneas, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Christian August Lorentzen
When & what style?
1815
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with a group of people, including a woman on the left who appears to be in distress, and a man in the center wearing a helmet and holding a sword. The background is dark, with a bright light shining down on the figures. The woman on the left is being held by another woman, while the man in the center seems to be looking up at the light. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of drama and tension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Christian August Lorentzen.

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Portrait of Christian August Lorentzen
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Christian August Lorentzen

Christian August Lorentzen (1749–1828) was an artist, born in Sønderborg.

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