Marine 

Knud Baade created this marine painting with oil, capturing a moonlit seascape during the 19th century, when maritime travel and trade were vital. The ship cuts a lonely figure. In much of Western art, the sea and ships are symbols of trade, exploration, and conquest, but also of isolation and the human struggle against nature. The dark, moody atmosphere and solitary ship evoke the sublime, a concept popularized during the Romantic era. It suggests the awe-inspiring, yet terrifying power of nature, in which humanity is small and vulnerable. The cool palette emphasizes the contrast between the light of the moon and the dark, impenetrable rocks. The painting echoes a time of great change, mirroring social and economic transformations. Baade’s marine invites us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world, and the complex narratives of exploration and exploitation it represents.