Hero ventende sin elsker Leander 1808

C.F. Høyer's 1808 painting "Hero ventende sin elsker Leander" depicts the Greek mythological figure Hero, holding a torch aloft and gazing out at the stormy sea. The painting uses dramatic lighting and a somber palette to evoke the emotional weight of the story of Hero and Leander, a tale of forbidden love and tragic loss. This work, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the Neoclassical style of the early 19th century, emphasizing historical and mythological themes.