Who painted Motiv fra Ludvig Holbergs "Jeppe på Bjerget", III akt, 3. scene?

Motiv fra Ludvig Holbergs "Jeppe på Bjerget", III akt, 3. scene was painted by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg in 1810.

Where can I see Motiv fra Ludvig Holbergs "Jeppe på Bjerget", III akt, 3. scene?

Motiv fra Ludvig Holbergs "Jeppe på Bjerget", III akt, 3. scene is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Motiv fra Ludvig Holbergs "Jeppe på Bjerget", III akt, 3. scene

Motiv fra Ludvig Holbergs "Jeppe på Bjerget", III akt, 3. scene is an oil painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg's 'Motiv fra Ludvig Holbergs Jeppe på Bjerget, III akt, 3. scene' is an oil painting created in 1810. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from Ludvig Holberg's play 'Jeppe på Bjerget', specifically Act III, Scene 3. It shows a group of people around a table, with a woman at the center wiping her mouth, surrounded by food and drinks, capturing a moment of conviviality.

Technique & Style

Eckersberg's use of chiaroscuro creates a warm and intimate atmosphere, drawing attention to the central figures. The contrast between light and dark adds depth to the scene, characteristic of his genre scenes.

Context

This work is associated with the Golden Age of Danish Painting, a period in which Eckersberg played a foundational role. His contributions to Danish art during this time were significant.

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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