Who painted Alexander den Store på sygelejet?

Alexander den Store på sygelejet was painted by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg in 1806.

Where can I see Alexander den Store på sygelejet?

Alexander den Store på sygelejet is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

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Artwork

Alexander den Store på sygelejet

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg , 1806

Alexander den Store på sygelejet is an oil painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

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Overview

Alexander den Store på sygelejet is an oil painting created by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg in 1806. It is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Alexander the Great on his deathbed, surrounded by four men. The scene conveys a somber atmosphere, with the figures expressing concern and care for the ailing Alexander, who is dressed in a white tunic and red blanket.

Technique & Style

Eckersberg's work is characterized by detailed and emotive depictions. The painting features a dimly lit room with a faint light source from the left, and the figures are rendered with attention to their clothing and expressions.

History & Provenance

The painting was created during a period known as the Golden Age of Danish Painting, to which Eckersberg was a significant contributor. It is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (2 January 1783 – 22 July 1853) was a Danish painter.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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