Who painted Mardochæus og Haman?

Mardochæus og Haman was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Mardochæus og Haman?

Mardochæus og Haman is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Mardochæus og Haman

Mardochæus og Haman 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

Created around 1750 by the artist catalogued as 37464_person, the work titled Mardochæus og Haman is an image preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition presents a monochrome tableau of a gathering outside a fortified structure, dominated by a crowned rider on horseback, accompanied by armed soldiers and a kneeling woman.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a dramatic encounter in which a regal figure on a horse advances toward a crowd, while a woman kneels and reaches out in apparent supplication. The surrounding onlookers, some standing and others seated, watch the procession with focused attention, suggesting a narrative moment of pleading or judgment within a public setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in black and white, the image relies on stark chiaroscuro to model forms and create depth. Deep shadows isolate the central figures, while bright highlights draw the eye to the rider’s crown and the woman’s outstretched hand, emphasizing the emotional tension of the moment through contrast rather than color.

History & Provenance

The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings as part of its mid‑18th‑century acquisitions, though precise details of its earlier ownership remain undocumented. Its attribution to the artist identified only by a catalogue number reflects the limited archival information available for many works of this period.

Context

Produced in the mid‑1700s, the image reflects contemporary interests in narrative illustration and the use of dramatic lighting to convey moral or historical episodes. The architectural backdrop and military accoutrements align with European visual conventions for depicting authority, conflict, and supplication during the Enlightenment era.