Who painted The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise?

The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise was painted by Jens Juel in 1794.

Where can I see The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise?

The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise?

The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise is associated with Rococo painting.

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Artwork

The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise

Jens Juel , 1794

The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jens Juel. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj.

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Overview

The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise is an 1794 oil painting by Jens Juel, a prominent Danish portrait painter of the 18th century. The work is a landscape depicting a nighttime scene, held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a serene, moonlit moment of a horse and rider crossing a narrow bridge at Snoghøj, accompanied by pedestrians. The scene conveys a quiet, mysterious atmosphere through the contrast of light and darkness.

Technique & Style

Juel employed strong chiaroscuro, characteristic of the Rococo style, using dark tones to create deep shadows and highlighting the moon's glow on the water, thus emphasizing the emotional and visual impact of the night scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1794, the painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection. While Juel is known for portraits, this work showcases his capability in landscape painting.

Context

Though primarily a portrait painter, Juel's *The Crossing* reflects the broader European artistic trends of the late 18th century, where landscape painting was gaining popularity, often capturing everyday life and natural phenomena.

Legacy

As one of Juel's lesser-known works outside his portrait oeuvre, *The Crossing over the Little Belt at Snoghøj. Moonrise* contributes to the understanding of his artistic versatility and the transitional tastes in late 18th-century Danish art.

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Artist

Jens Juel

Jens Juel (12 May 1745 – 27 December 1802) was a Danish painter, primarily known for his many portraits, of which the largest collection is on display at Frederiksborg Castle.