Artwork
Plutus, IV akt, 4. scene
Plutus, IV akt, 4. scene is an oil painting by Christian August Lorentzen. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Plutus, IV akt, 4.
About this work
Overview
Plutus, IV akt, 4. scene is an oil painting created by Christian August Lorentzen in 1814. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of classically robed figures gathered around a table, with a woman in a white dress and a child standing out. The scene is set in a columned room with a draped curtain, suggesting a narrative or dramatic context.
Technique & Style
Lorentzen employed chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast, with light entering from the left. The arrangement of figures conveys a sense of movement and energy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christian August Lorentzen (1749–1828) was an artist, born in Sønderborg.
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