Who painted Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde?

Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde?

Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde

Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde 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

Elias opvækker enkens søn fra de døde, attributed to the artist recorded as 294_person, dates to around 1850. The monochrome image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a modest interior scene in which three figures are arranged around a low table, illuminated by a focused light that emphasizes their faces.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a kneeling woman, head veiled, reaching toward a standing man who cradles a child on his hip. The gestures suggest an act of assistance or intercession, possibly evoking a narrative of revival or rescue, as implied by the title’s reference to a widow’s son being awakened from death.

Technique & Style

Executed in black‑and‑white photography, the work employs strong chiaroscuro, with a concentrated light source that isolates the central figures from a dimly lit background. The contrast between illuminated faces and shadowed surroundings creates a sense of intimacy and draws attention to the emotional exchange between the participants.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1850, the photograph entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to the catalogued creator 294_person reflects the museum’s practice of assigning numeric identifiers to works whose precise authorship remains uncertain.

Context

The image belongs to a period when photographic documentation of everyday and ritual scenes was expanding across Europe. Such works often served ethnographic purposes, recording cultural practices and domestic arrangements for scholarly study, while also resonating with broader artistic interests in narrative and moral themes.