Väinämöisen ja Joukahaisen tapaaminen, luonnos

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Väinämöisen ja Joukahaisen tapaaminen, 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 depicts two men standing in a snowy landscape, with a horse between them. The man on the left wears a white robe and a hat, while the man on the right wears a white robe and a blue hat. The horse is brown and has a circular object around its neck. The background of the painting features trees and a blue sky with clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and calmness. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of 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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