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Frue Kirkes brand

Elias Meyer

1803

oil

canvas

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

German Romanticism Early 19th Century

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Frue Kirkes brand is a 1803 oil by Elias Meyer, a German Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Elias Meyer
When & what style?: 1803 · German Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a cityscape with a church in the center, engulfed in flames. The church's steeple rises high, surrounded by smoke and fire. In the foreground, people are shown fleeing the scene, while others appear to be trying to put out the fire. The painting is done in oil paint and features a dark color palette, with shades of black, gray, and brown dominating the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the burning church. This painting is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

The story of this work

Overview

Frue Kirkes brand is an 1803 oil painting by Elias Meyer, depicting a cityscape centered on a church engulfed in flames. The work is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a dramatic moment of a church on fire, with the steeple prominent amidst smoke and flames. Figures in the foreground flee or attempt to extinguish the fire, conveying chaos and urgency.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features a predominantly dark palette (blacks, grays, browns) and employs chiaroscuro to create depth, focusing viewer attention on the burning church.