Artwork
Melampe, V. akt, 9. scene
Melampe, V. akt, 9. scene is an oil painting by Christian August Lorentzen. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Melampe, V.
About this work
Overview
Melampe, V. akt, 9. scene is an oil painting created by Christian August Lorentzen in 1815. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic scene with a group of figures, including a distressed woman being supported by another, and a helmeted man holding a sword. The dark background and intense lighting create a sense of tension.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, with a strong light source illuminating the figures against a dark background, adds to the dramatic effect of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christian August Lorentzen (1749–1828) was an artist, born in Sønderborg.
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