The temptation of Christ (1847)
Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld1847 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1853)
Specifications
- Year
- 1847
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1788–1853
About the artwork
Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld is the artist behind "The temptation of Christ", dated 1847. About the period around 1847: The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. Religion, a short history: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is landscape.
"The temptation of Christ" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
German, 1788–1853
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