Who painted Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne?

Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne was painted by Johannes Wilhjelm in 1898.

Where can I see Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne?

Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne?

Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne?

Museum-quality prints of Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne

Johannes Wilhjelm , 1898

Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Johannes Wilhjelm. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Bøn om regn.

About this work

Technique & Style

The composition balances delicate atmospheric effects with precise figurative detail, reflecting Wilhjelm's academic training and Symbolist sensibility.

Oil paint applied to a canvas support, the work depicts a prayerful procession in the Apennine mountains. The composition balances delicate atmospheric effects with precise figurative detail, reflecting Wilhjelm's academic training and Symbolist sensibility. The handling of light and texture emphasizes the spiritual atmosphere of the scene while maintaining a solid, grounded presence of the figures.

History & Provenance

Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne is an 1895 oil painting by Danish artist Johannes Wilhjelm. It entered the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. The work was created as a genre scene depicting a prayer procession in the Apennine Mountains, reflecting Wilhjelm’s interest in atmospheric landscape subjects.

The work is held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, with the accession number not specified in the sources. It has been exhibited at Statens Museum for Kunst, as indicated by its presence in the museum's collection records.

The painting was created in 1895 and is cataloged under the accession identifier linked to the museum's holdings.

Overview

Bøn om regn. Procession i Apenninerne is a 1898 oil painting by Danish artist Johannes Wilhjelm, characterized by its post-impressionist style. The work captures a solemn religious procession set against the backdrop of a prayer for rain, reflecting Wilhjelm's penchant for vibrant, emotionally charged scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts six figures in white robes kneeling on stone steps, adorned with candles, staffs, and scattered flowers. This composition conveys a sense of quiet devotion and urgency, as the procession presumably pleads for rain. The scene's tranquility and the figures' contemplative poses underscore the spiritual intensity of the moment.

Context

Wilhjelm's work was influenced by his association with the Skagen artists' colony and the guidance of Kristian Zahrtmann. While known for coastal landscapes, this piece highlights his exploration of religious themes, blending the vibrancy of his landscapes with the solemnity of ritual.