The Nelson Monument on Glasgow Green Struck by Lightning
1810
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1810
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The Nelson Monument on Glasgow Green Struck by Lightning is a 1810 oil by John Knox, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of the Nelson Monument on Glasgow Green being struck by lightning. The monument, a tall obelisk, stands in the center of the image, with a bolt of lightning illuminating the dark sky above it. In the foreground, a grassy field stretches out, with a few people scattered about, some running for cover. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, with the lightning bolt casting a bright glow over the scene. The dark clouds in the background add to the sense of foreboding, while the people in the foreground provide a sense of scale and human presence. The painting is a vivid depiction of a moment in time, capturing the power and intensity of the natural world. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
John Knox painted sweeping Scottish landscapes in oil, often from high vantage points.
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