Christus Consolator - 1881 is a painting by Carl Bloch which was uploaded on March 29th, 2024.
Christus Consolator - 1881
A central figure with a halo stands with arms extended, surrounded by a group of onlookers with various expressions of awe and curiosity. He is... more
by Carl Bloch
Title
Christus Consolator - 1881
Artist
Carl Bloch
Medium
Painting
Description
A central figure with a halo stands with arms extended, surrounded by a group of onlookers with various expressions of awe and curiosity. He is clothed in a flowing white robe, dominating the scene, while the individuals around him appear in humble postures, some gazing upward with reverence.
Digitally enhanced Public Domain Artwork of '' Christus Consolator - 1881 '', created by Carl Bloch, a Danish artist. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and studied there at the Royal Danish Academy of Art (Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi) under Wilhelm Marstrand.
Bloch's parents wanted their son to enter what they considered to be a respectable profession - an officer in the Navy. This, however, was not what he wanted. His only interest was drawing and painting, and he was consumed by the idea of becoming an artist.
He went to Italy to study art, passing through the Netherlands, where he became acquainted with the work of Rembrandt, which became a major influence on him. Bloch met his wife, Alma Trepka, in Rome, where he married her on 31 May 1868. They were happily married until her early death in 1886.
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March 29th, 2024
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