Moonlight on the Norwegian coast 1857

Knud Baade's "Moonlight on the Norwegian Coast" (1857) is a Romantic depiction of a ship anchored near the Norwegian coast under a dramatic, moonlit sky. The composition emphasizes the ship's dark silhouette against the bright moonlight, with a few figures silhouetted on a rocky outcrop in the foreground, adding to the mystery of the scene. The painting showcases Baade's mastery of light and shadow, creating a captivating sense of atmospheric depth and detail.