1849
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Frierens besøg. Dragter fra Holbergs tid is a 1849 unspecified by Wilhelm Marstrand, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting depicts a scene from everyday life, showcasing a visit from a frier (a member of a religious order) to a family. The frier is seated on the right, wearing a brown robe and a white collar, while the family members are gathered around a table on the left. The woman in the center is dressed in a long, dark dress with a white collar and cap, and the other woman on the left wears a yellow dress. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the only light source coming from the left side of the painting. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate, with the family members engaged in conversation with the frier. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Nicolai Wilhelm Marstrand (24 December 1810 – 25 March 1873), painter and illustrator, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Nicolai Jacob Marstrand, instrument maker and inventor, and Petra Othilia Smith.
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