Artwork
Sacrament
Sacrament is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sacrament is a 1915 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian post-impressionist artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes through his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of people in a room, with a central figure in a dark robe and white collar holding a blue object, suggesting a religious or ceremonial context. The scene's emotional tone and the subjects' roles are left ambiguous, typical of Munch's psychologically nuanced genre scenes.
Technique & Style
Munch employed expressive brushstrokes to achieve a vibrant, textured effect, contrasting the rough, patchy walls with the smooth, shiny fabrics of the figures' clothing. The bold color palette, including pink walls with red and yellow accents, reflects his post-impressionist emphasis on emotional expression through color.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, Sacrament is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting the artist's significant contribution to Norwegian cultural heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
