1869
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Lignelsen om den store nadver is a 1869 oil by Wilhelm Marstrand, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting depicts a scene of a large gathering, with numerous people dressed in ancient attire. The group is situated within a grand, pillared structure, with a table at the center laden with food and drink. The atmosphere appears to be one of celebration or ceremony. In the foreground, a figure stands out, clad in a white robe, while others are dressed in more rustic attire. The background of the painting features a cityscape, visible through the archways of the structure. The overall mood of the scene is one of joy and community. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, 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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