Kristuksen ylösnousemus, mahdollisesti Vihdin kirkon alttaritaulun luonnos ; Kristus uppståndelse, troligtvis skiss för altartavlan i Vihtis kyrka
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Kristuksen ylösnousemus, mahdollisesti Vihdin kirkon alttaritaulun luonnos ; Kristus uppståndelse, troligtvis skiss för altartavlan i Vihtis kyrka is an unspecified by Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a bare-chested figure rising from a tomb, glowing with a soft light around his head. Below, three soldiers in armor and helmets look on in shock, one holding a spear. To the right, a small angel with wings floats nearby, watching the scene. The artist used deep shadows and bright highlights to make the figures stand out against the dark background. This creates a strong contrast that draws your eye to the main action. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.
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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