Kristuksen kirkastus, Sortavalan kirkon alttaritaulun luonnos

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Kristuksen kirkastus, Sortavalan kirkon alttaritaulun luonnos is an unspecified by Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a glowing figure floating above three people kneeling on a hill. The sky is bright with soft clouds, and the floating figure wears a blue robe and a white cloth over its head. Two winged beings hover nearby, while the people below look up with hands raised or covering their eyes. The floating figure’s light seems to come from within, making the scene feel holy and powerful. The artist used gentle shadows to give the figures depth, especially on the faces and robes. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in paintings.

About the artist

Artist

Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm

This artist painted portraits and religious scenes in 19th-century Finland. Try his *Self-Portrait* to see his direct gaze, or peek at his sketches for Vihdin church’s *Resurrection of Christ*. His work sits between…

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