Who painted Kristi gravlæggelse?

Kristi gravlæggelse was painted by Unknown in 1823.

Where can I see Kristi gravlæggelse?

Kristi gravlæggelse is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Kristi gravlæggelse

Kristi gravlæggelse is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1823 by the artist known as 259_person, this oil painting titled "Kristi gravlæggelse" is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Created around 1823 by the artist known as 259_person, this oil painting titled "Kristi gravlæggelse" is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a somber gathering around a lifeless, shirtless male figure, whose body is draped with a simple cloth and laid upon a white sheet. The surrounding figures, clothed in dark garments, are positioned in various poses of mourning, set against a muted, distant landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a funeral scene, likely referencing the burial of Christ, as suggested by the title. The central figure’s exposed torso and the solemn posture of the mourners convey themes of sacrifice, mortality, and communal grief. The dark attire of the attendants and the subdued horizon reinforce a mood of reverence and contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist employs strong chiaroscuro, allowing light to strike the central body and illuminate muscular contours and the folds of the cloth, while the surrounding space recedes into shadow. This contrast creates a three‑dimensional effect and draws the viewer’s eye to the focal point. The palette is restrained, dominated by deep earth tones and muted blues in the distant sky.

History & Provenance

Attributed to 259_person, the painting dates to the early 1820s, a period when religious subjects were frequently revisited in Northern European art. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s broader representation of 19th‑century visual culture.