Artwork

View of Frederikstad in Norway

View of Frederikstad in Norway, by Mathias Blumenthal, oil, 1748
View of Frederikstad in Norway, by Mathias Blumenthal, oil, 1748

View of Frederikstad in Norway is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Mathias Blumenthal. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

View of Frederikstad in Norway is an oil painting created by Mathias Blumenthal in 1748. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape of Frederikstad, Norway, featuring a body of water in the foreground, rolling hills, and buildings in the background, with a subtle interplay of light and shadow.

Technique & Style

Blumenthal's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, contributing to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mathias Blumenthal

Mathias Blumenthal (1719–1763) was an artist, born in Denmark.