Who painted Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber?

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber was painted by Carl Christian Gottlieb in 1722.

Where can I see Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber?

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

What movement is Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber?

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber

Carl Christian Gottlieb , 1722

Trompetblæsende engel, i baggrunden keruber is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Carl Christian Gottlieb. It dates from 1722 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1722 by Carl Christian Gottlieb, this oil on canvas depicts a celestial scene centered on a trumpet‑blowing angel. The work belongs to the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is displayed among the museum’s Baroque holdings.

Subject & Meaning

The focal figure is an angel, garbed in a luminous white shirt beneath a darker robe, caught in the act of sounding a trumpet. His gaze is directed upward and to the right, suggesting a call to the heavens. Behind him, indistinct cherubic forms appear to observe the performance, reinforcing a theme of divine proclamation.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the painting employs a strong contrast between the darkened backdrop and the illuminated angel, a hallmark of chiaroscuro that heightens three‑dimensionality. The brushwork creates a tactile surface, especially evident in the reflective sheen of the trumpet and the nuanced modeling of the angel’s expressive face.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in the early eighteenth century, the canvas has remained in the public domain, ultimately entering the holdings of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Its provenance reflects the museum’s focus on acquiring works that illustrate Northern European Baroque religious iconography.