1836
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Street in Roskilde. In the Background the Cathedral is a 1836 oil by Jørgen Roed, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting depicts a snowy street scene in Roskilde, with the cathedral prominently visible in the background. The street is lined with buildings, and people are gathered along the street, some engaged in conversation. The dominant colors are shades of brown and white, evoking a sense of winter. In the foreground, a group of people are standing near a building, while others are walking along the street. The cathedral's towers rise above the rooftops, creating a striking visual contrast. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Jørgen Roed.
Jørgen Roed (13 January 1808 – 8 August 1888), Danish portrait and genre painter associated with the Golden Age of Danish Painting, was born in Ringsted to Peder Jørgensen Roed and wife, Ellen Hansdatter.
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