Artwork
Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Erasmus Montanus", III akt, 3. scene
Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Erasmus Montanus", III akt, 3. scene is an unspecified painting by Wilhelm Marstrand. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Wilhelm Marstrand's 1849 painting illustrates a scene from Ludvig Holberg's 1722 comedy Erasmus Montanus. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a moment from Holberg's satirical play, which follows the misadventures of a pretentious scholar returning to his rural hometown. A group of men in old-fashioned clothing are shown in an interior space, possibly a tavern or room, engaged in conversation or lost in thought.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in clothing and setting. A dark color palette dominates, with shades of brown and gray, and dim lighting creates a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolai Wilhelm Marstrand (24 December 1810 – 25 March 1873), painter and illustrator, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Nicolai Jacob Marstrand, instrument maker and inventor, and Petra Othilia Smith.
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Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Erasmus Montanus", III akt, 3. scene
Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Erasmus Montanus", III akt, 3. scene
Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Erasmus Montanus", III akt, 3. scene
Erasmus Montanus, III akt, 3. scene
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