1910
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Kristus asettaa myrskyn, harjoitelma Raahen kirkon alttaritaulua varten is a 1910 by Eero Järnefelt, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This sketch shows a group of people in a small boat during a storm. One man in the center stands tall, arms raised, wearing a blue cloak and white robe. The others clutch oars or each other, looking scared. The sky is dark and swirling, while the water churns below. Notice how the artist used quick, rough strokes to show movement and emotion. The figures’ faces are simple but full of fear. Want to see more by this artist? Try looking up Järnefelt, Eero.
Erik "Eero" Nikolai Järnefelt was a Finnish painter and art professor. He is best known for his portraits and landscapes of the area around Koli National Park, in the North Karelia region of Finland. He was a medal…
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