Scene in the cathedral 1811

"Scene in the Cathedral" (1811) by Peter Cornelius, housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a gathering within a grand, Gothic cathedral. Cornelius, a prominent figure in the Nazarene movement, uses meticulous line work to capture the reverence of the figures, both kneeling and standing, within the church's architecture. The focus on detail and the use of light and shadow bring a sense of quiet contemplation and spiritual devotion to the scene.