Melampe, V. akt, 9. scene 1815

"Melampe, V. akt, 9. scene" is a painting by Danish artist C.A. Lorentzen, created in 1815. The artwork, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, portrays a dramatic scene from a play. The composition is dominated by a group of figures gathered around a tomb, their gazes directed towards a ghostly figure of a man in the background. This scene captures the tension and mystery of the play, likely drawing the viewer into the emotional crux of the event depicted. The painting's style is characteristic of the neoclassical era, known for its emphasis on clarity and emotional restraint.