The Passage through Krokkleven near Ringerike in Norway

Pauelsen employed chiaroscuro, emphasizing light and dark contrasts to achieve depth and volume, evident in the interplay of shadows and highlights across figures and landscape.

Despite the painting's 1794 creation, Pauelsen's life ended in suicide in 1790, suggesting the work's date may be erroneous or it was completed posthumously by others; it is now part of Statens Museum for Kunst's collection.

Associated with the Rococo movement, the work reflects the period's emphasis on natural settings and detailed, nuanced lighting effects.

While Pauelsen's overall recognition lags behind contemporaries like Jens Juel and Nicolai Abildgaard, this piece demonstrates his skill in capturing dynamic natural scenes within the Rococo tradition.