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Kristuksen ylösnousemus, alttaritaululuonnos, by Robert Wilhelm Ekman, unspecified

Kristuksen ylösnousemus, alttaritaululuonnos

Robert Wilhelm Ekman

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Kristuksen ylösnousemus, alttaritaululuonnos is an unspecified by Robert Wilhelm Ekman, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Robert Wilhelm Ekman
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a religious scene, with a figure in white robes standing in the center, surrounded by a halo of light. The figure's arms are outstretched, and they appear to be rising from the ground. In the background, there is a dark, muted landscape with trees and foliage. To the left of the central figure, an angel is shown, kneeling and looking up at the figure. The angel is dressed in white robes and has wings. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and awe. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Robert Wilhelm Ekman
Artist

Robert Wilhelm Ekman

Robert Wilhelm Ekman (August 13, 1808 – February 19, 1873), a.k.a. R. W. Ekman, was a significant teacher and painter of the Finnish romantic portraits and early national romanticism.

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