1842
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Courtyard of the Palazzo del Bargello. Florence is a 1842 oil by Jørgen Roed, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
The painting depicts a courtyard with a large archway, featuring a staircase with a statue of a lion at the top. The walls are adorned with various objects, including a window, a lamp, and several pieces of artwork. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some sitting and others standing. The scene is set in a warm, sunny atmosphere, with the light casting shadows on the walls and floor. The overall mood is one of tranquility and leisure. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
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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