The North Cape by Moonlight 1848

Peder Balke's "The North Cape by Moonlight" (1848) depicts a dramatic seascape bathed in the ethereal light of a full moon. The painting, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the rugged beauty of the Norwegian coast. Balke's signature style is evident in the detailed rendering of the rocky cliffs and the churning sea, a testament to his mastery of marine painting. The lone boat with its crew in the foreground adds a sense of scale and human presence to the vast, awe-inspiring landscape. The painting is a sublime representation of the power and majesty of nature.