Artwork
Valdemar the Great is welcomed at Absalon's mother's house, where he sought refuge after the Battle of Roskilde
Valdemar the Great is welcomed at Absalon's mother's house, where he sought refuge after the Battle of Roskilde is an oil painting by Johan Peter Raadsig. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Valdemar the Great is welcomed at Absalon's mother's house, where he sought refuge after the Battle of Roskilde is an 1840 oil painting by Danish artist Johan Peter Raadsig, depicting a pivotal moment in Danish history.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a scene of refuge and possibly ceremonial power dynamics following the Battle of Roskilde, focusing on the interaction between Valdemar I of Denmark and Absalon, amidst a group of figures including a knight, a woman, and a richly dressed man.
Technique & Style
Raadsig employed chiaroscuro, characterized by deep shadows and warm tones, to evoke a serious mood in a dimly lit, arched wooden room. The composition features symbolic elements such as a sword, a fur-lined cloak, and armor to convey power and ceremony.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1840, the painting is a work of historical genre by Raadsig, known for his thematic focus on history. It is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
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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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