Kristuksen ylösnousemus, alttaritaulun luonnos

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Kristuksen ylösnousemus, 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 naked man floating in the air with one arm raised. Below him, a group of soldiers in armor and red cloaks lie sprawled on the ground. A woman in white stands nearby, looking up at the floating figure. The sky is cloudy and dim, with soft light around the man. The floating man has a calm face, while the soldiers look shocked or scared. The artist used soft colors and gentle shadows to make the scene feel dreamy. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

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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