Who painted Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber?

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber?

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber 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, the black‑and‑white image titled “Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber” depicts a close‑up of a trumpet player whose face is illuminated from the side. The figure holds the instrument firmly, displaying a concentrated expression, while a second, less distinct figure appears in the dim background, also with a trumpet.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is presented as an angelic trumpeter, a motif often linked to heralding divine messages or apocalyptic events. The faint presence of a second trumpeter, possibly a cherub, reinforces the celestial theme, suggesting a layered narrative of heavenly proclamation.

Technique & Style

The image employs chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that emphasizes stark contrasts between light and shadow. The side lighting highlights the angel’s facial features and the brass of the trumpet, while the surrounding darkness recedes, creating a three‑dimensional effect within the two‑dimensional medium.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the artist recorded as 634_person, the work dates to the mid‑18th century. It entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is currently conserved and displayed as part of the institution’s holdings of historical visual documentation.

Context

During the mid‑1700s, European art frequently incorporated religious symbolism and dramatic lighting to convey spiritual narratives. The depiction of trumpeting angels aligns with contemporary theological art, reflecting the period’s fascination with celestial messengers and the use of light to evoke the divine.