Who painted At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome?

At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome was painted by Edvard Petersen in 1911.

Where can I see At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome?

At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome?

At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome is associated with Naturalism.

Can I buy a print of At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome?

Museum-quality prints of At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome

Edvard Petersen , 1911

At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome is an oil painting by the Naturalist artist Edvard Petersen. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1911, this oil painting by Danish naturalist Edvard Petersen captures a bustling courtyard scene at a Capuchian monastery in Rome. The composition, now held by the Statens Museum for Kunst, presents a lively tableau of figures and animals under the shade of trees, rendered in a light‑toned architectural setting.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts everyday activity in the monastery’s open space: a man tending a horse’s hoof, another rider surveying his surroundings, and a crowd of pedestrians and livestock mingling in a relaxed yet animated atmosphere. The scene conveys a sense of communal routine and the coexistence of human and animal life in a historic urban environment.

Technique & Style

Petersen employs a naturalistic approach, using precise brushwork to delineate figures, horses, and goats while maintaining a soft tonal palette that unifies the light‑colored buildings and dappled foliage. The oil medium allows for subtle variations in light and shadow, enhancing the depth of the courtyard and the texture of the animals’ coats.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the collection of Denmark’s national gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. Petersen, active in the early twentieth century, is also noted for his public sculpture work, most famously the Stork Fountain on Copenhagen’s Amagertorv.

Context

At the time of its creation, Petersen was engaged with the naturalist movement, focusing on realistic depictions of contemporary life. The choice of a Roman monastic setting reflects a broader European interest in historic and religious sites as subjects for genre painting, linking everyday observation with cultural heritage.