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Niels Ebbesen besøger en fattig kone på vej til Randers, morgenen efter grev Gerts død
Niels Ebbesen besøger en fattig kone på vej til Randers, morgenen efter grev Gerts død is an oil painting by Johan Peter Raadsig. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
Niels Ebbesen besøger en fattig kone på vej til Randers, morgenen efter grev Gerts død is a 1836 oil painting by Johan Peter Raadsig, a Danish artist known for historical subjects. It is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from 1340 involving Niels Ebbesen, following the death of Count Gert. The scene shows Ebbesen in a dimly lit room with other men, while a woman observes from a doorway.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to emphasize the figures. This technique creates a sense of quiet tension, drawing attention to the characters and their interactions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836, the painting is a representation of a historical event. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, indicating its significance in Danish art and history.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Johan Peter Raadsig (18 October 1806 – 1 July 1882) was a Danish painter, dealing principally with themes from Danish and, more broadly, Scandinavian history.
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