Artwork

En jysk bonde læser i Bibelen

En jysk bonde læser i Bibelen, by Unknown, 1850
En jysk bonde læser i Bibelen, by Unknown, 1850

En jysk bonde læser i Bibelen is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

En jysk bonde læser i Bibelen is a painting created by 1010_person around 1850. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an elderly man, likely a peasant, engrossed in reading a book, possibly the Bible. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation and introspection.

Technique & Style

The work features a simple, subdued color palette and a focus on capturing a moment of everyday life. The artist's use of composition and lighting creates a serene atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The painting was created in the mid-19th century and is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known