Who painted Frue Kirkes brand?

Frue Kirkes brand was painted by Elias Meyer in 1803.

Where can I see Frue Kirkes brand?

Frue Kirkes brand is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Frue Kirkes brand?

Frue Kirkes brand is associated with German Romanticism.

Artwork

Frue Kirkes brand

Elias Meyer , 1803

Frue Kirkes brand is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Elias Meyer. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Frue Kirkes brand is an 1803 oil painting by Elias Meyer, depicting a cityscape centered on a church engulfed in flames. The work is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a dramatic moment of a church on fire, with the steeple prominent amidst smoke and flames. Figures in the foreground flee or attempt to extinguish the fire, conveying chaos and urgency.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features a predominantly dark palette (blacks, grays, browns) and employs chiaroscuro to create depth, focusing viewer attention on the burning church.

History & Provenance

Created in 1803 by Elias Meyer, the painting is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst.