Artwork
En rejsende til hest ved nattetid
En rejsende til hest ved nattetid is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The work titled *En rejsende til hest ved nattetid* presents a nocturnal tableau in which a woman and two children sit on the ground beside a horse. The figures are rendered against a deep, shadowy backdrop, emphasizing the stillness of the night and the intimate grouping of the human and animal subjects.
Subject & Meaning
At the center of the composition, a robed woman is accompanied by two youngsters in modest attire, suggesting a familial or caretaking relationship. The nearby horse, its head lowered, appears to be observing the group, evoking themes of travel, protection, or the quiet moments that occur during a night journey.
Technique & Style
The painter employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, juxtaposing bright illumination on the figures with enveloping darkness in the surrounding space. This stark contrast heightens the drama of the scene, directing the viewer’s eye to the illuminated forms while the surrounding gloom reinforces a sense of tension and mystery.
History & Provenance
The canvas is part of the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark’s national gallery. Its acquisition details are not specified in the source material, but its presence in the museum indicates recognition of its cultural and artistic significance within the Danish art historical canon.
Context
The painting reflects a broader 19th‑century interest in night scenes and the interplay of light and shadow, a concern shared by artists exploring Romantic and Realist tendencies. The depiction of a traveling party at night aligns with contemporary narratives about movement, domesticity, and the relationship between humans and animals.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
The Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt
Anbetung der Hirten
Måneskinslandskab med mytologisk (?) motiv
The Flight into Egypt
Landscape with Cattle, the Shepherdess Milking the Cow
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Landscape with Cattle, the Shepherdess Milking the Cow
Ruhe auf der Flucht (zugeschrieben)
Anbetung der Könige
Pyramus og Tisbe
En rejsende til hest ved nattetid