Artwork

Storm

Storm, by Unknown, 1750
Storm, by Unknown, 1750

Storm is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Storm is a painting created around 1750 by an artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dramatic night scene with a stormy sky and a village by a river, where people and animals are scattered. A flash of lightning illuminates the dark clouds, creating a tense atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The artist employed strong contrasts between light and dark, utilizing chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and emphasize the power of the storm, making the village appear small in comparison.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known