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Oikeus ja viattomuus

Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Oikeus ja viattomuus 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 two women in the sky, surrounded by clouds. The woman on the left holds a sword and wears a blue dress with gold trim. The woman on the right is draped in a white cloth, kneeling as if in prayer. Two small winged boys float nearby, one holding a green banner. The woman on the left has a serious look, gripping the sword’s golden handle. The clouds behind them glow softly, making the scene feel dramatic. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.

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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