Ossian and Alpin's Son Hearing the Spirit of Malvina Touching the Harp. Illustrating Ossian's Swansong 1816

"Ossian and Alpin's Son Hearing the Spirit of Malvina Touching the Harp. Illustrating Ossian's Swansong" (1816) by C.G. Kratzenstein Stub is a Romantic painting depicting a scene from James Macpherson's epic poem *Ossian*. The painting depicts Ossian, an ancient Celtic bard, listening with his son to the spirit of Malvina playing the harp. Stub uses a soft palette and hazy atmosphere to create a sense of otherworldly presence, referencing the ghostly nature of Malvina's spirit. The painting is a testament to the popularity of Ossian's works in 19th-century Europe, reflecting a fascination with Celtic mythology and the power of poetry.