Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg 1832 - 1844

Gustav Theodor Wegener's "Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg" (1832-1844) depicts a scene from Norse mythology, showcasing the capture of four characters by the fearsome Ulf Svartskæg. The painting, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is rendered in a Romantic style with dramatic lighting and detailed figures. The composition draws the viewer's eye toward the central group of captives, emphasizing their vulnerability and the imposing presence of their captor. Wegener's work exemplifies the fascination with Scandinavian folklore and history prevalent in 19th-century Danish art.