Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 35 værker af Bertel Thorvaldsen i vores katalog
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I galleriets øjne er Bertel Thorvaldsens mest berømte maleri The three Graces, hvis original hænger på Accademia di San Luca i Rom. Adonis (1808) og Christ fuldender trioen, som ethvert øje genkender. Ud af de 35 værker af Bertel Thorvaldsen i vores katalog præsenterer galleriet herunder de 29 mest berømte, hver som et originalværk med årstal, museum og det, der gør det unikt.
In the quiet, hallowed halls of Neoclassical mastery, few works resonate with the same ethereal tenderness as Bertel Thorvaldsen’s The Three Graces. Sculpted in 1817 during the artist's most prolific years in Rome, this marble masterpiece is far more than a mere depiction of mythological figures; it is a profound meditation on harmony, intimacy, and the timeless ideals of beauty. As one gazes upon the smooth, luminous surfaces of the…
This marble sculpture, created by Bertel Thorvaldsen, depicts the mythological figure of Adonis. The work is a full-length portrait of a young male figure presented in a contrapposto pose. The figure stands with his body slightly angled towards the viewer, holding a staff or spear in one hand, while drapery is loosely gathered around his other arm and leg. The sculpture is set upon a simple, rectangular base.
To stand before this depiction of Christ is to encounter an immediate hush, a profound stillness captured in pale stone. The sculpture presents the upper torso and head of Jesus, rendered with the idealized perfection characteristic of Neoclassicism. Its surface, smooth and luminous—suggesting either fine marble or expertly finished plaster—seems to absorb and diffuse light, giving the figure an ethereal quality. The composition centers entirely on this divine presence; Christ’s…
To stand before this magnificent representation of Ganymede and the Eagle is to step directly into the luminous halls of classical mythology. The sculpture, a masterful testament to Neoclassical ideals, captures a moment suspended between divine favor and earthly devotion. It portrays Ganymede, the eternally youthful cupbearer to the gods, in an act of tender offering—presenting sustenance to the majestic eagle that perches nearby. The sheer physicality of the piece,…
The sculpture Christ is a work by the Danish-Icelandic artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Created about 1821, this piece depicts Jesus Christ in a moment of quiet contemplation. It is a religious subject, rendered as a marble or plaster sculpture. The figure is presented with a sense of serene presence, capturing a specific devotional mood through its form.
The Lion of Lucerne, also known as the Lion Monument, emerges from the stone as a profound presence in Switzerland. Designed by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, this rock relief captures a moment of heavy stillness. The work was hewn between 1820 and 1821 by Lukas Ahorn, carving a permanent memory into the cliff face. It remains one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland, drawing eyes to its silent,…
In the hallowed, quietude of a Roman church interior, where light dances softly against ancient stone, stands a masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of time. The Monument of Pius VIII, sculpted by the legendary Danish master Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1853, is far more than a mere commemorative marker; it is a profound dialogue between the mortal and the divine. Through the medium of exquisite Carrara marble, Thorvaldsen captures not…
Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser is a relief sculpture by Bertel Thorvaldsen. Created about 1794, the work features four winged figures. These figures act as allegories for the Times of the Day.
The sculpture titled Shepherd Boy is a work by the Danish-Icelandic sculptor and medalist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Created about 1800, the figure captures a quiet moment of pastoral life. The boy sits upon a rocky outcrop, a companionable dog resting at his feet. It is a study of stillness and the simple bond between a youth and his animal.
The sculpture titled Mercury Preparing to Kill Argus is a work by the artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Created about 1818, the piece captures a suspended moment of divine intent. It draws its subject matter from the narratives of Greek mythology, focusing on the messenger god, Mercury. The figure is frozen in the quiet tension of his purpose.
The Three Graces with Cupid1817 · Thorvaldsens Museum
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Hebe1816 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
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Ganymede Waters Zeus as an Eagle1817 · Thorvaldsens Museum
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Statue of Byron1831
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Triumph of Alexander the Great - Detail of the frieze1812 · Quirinalpalasset i Rom
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Hebe1806 · Thorvaldsens Museum
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Jason with the Golden Fleece1803 · Thorvaldsens Museum
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Self Portrait1810
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Hebe1806 · Thorvaldsens Museum
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Shepherd1817 · Manchester Art Gallery
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Hylas Abducted by the Nymphs1831 · Thorvaldsens Museum
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Untitled (DAQP3C)
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Ganymede and the EagleChrysler Museum of Art
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Venus
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Cupid and Psyche
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Apolo
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Paris
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Head of Paris
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Venus with Apple
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Bertel Thorvaldsen | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Thorvaldsens Museum |
København | 9 | Christ, Shepherd Boy, Mercury Preparing to Kill Argus |
 Accademia di San Luca |
Rom | 3 | The three Graces, Christ, Ganimede and the eagle |
 Neue Pinakothek |
München | 1 | Adonis |
 Peterskirken |
Vatikanstaten | 1 | Monument of Pius VIII |
 Statens Museum for Kunst |
København | 1 | Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser |
 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe |
Karlsruhe | 1 | Hebe |
 Quirinalpalasset i Rom |
Rom | 1 | Triumph of Alexander the Great - Detail of the frieze |
 Manchester Art Gallery |
Manchester | 1 | Shepherd |
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Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser is a relief sculpture by Bertel Thorvaldsen. Created about 1794, the work features four winged figures. These figures act as allegories for the Times of the Day.
This marble sculpture, created by Bertel Thorvaldsen, depicts the mythological figure of Adonis. The work is a full-length portrait of a young male figure presented in a contrapposto pose. The figure stands with his body slightly angled towards the viewer, holding a staff or spear in one hand, while drapery is loosely gathered around his other arm and leg. The sculpture is set upon a simple, rectangular base.
The Lion of Lucerne, also known as the Lion Monument, emerges from the stone as a profound presence in Switzerland. Designed by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, this rock relief captures a moment of heavy stillness. The work was hewn between 1820 and 1821 by Lukas Ahorn, carving a permanent memory into the cliff face. It remains one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland, drawing eyes to its silent,…
The sculpture Christ is a work by the Danish-Icelandic artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Created about 1821, this piece depicts Jesus Christ in a moment of quiet contemplation. It is a religious subject, rendered as a marble or plaster sculpture. The figure is presented with a sense of serene presence, capturing a specific devotional mood through its form.
A seated figure dominates the composition, captured in a moment of intense intellectual focus. The subject is depicted in modern attire rather than the traditional Roman costume often associated with Neoclassical portraiture. He sits amidst the fragments of ancient architecture, his feet resting upon a column capital. In his hands, he holds a book—specifically identified as Childe Harold's Pilgrimage—as if poised to record a sudden thought. The marble surface reflects…
The three Graces, Accademia di San Luca, Rom. Derefter følger Adonis (1808) og Christ.
The three Graces, Adonis, Christ, Ganimede and the eagle, Christ, The Lion of Lucerne, Monument of Pius VIII, Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser, Shepherd Boy og Mercury Preparing to Kill Argus. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 35 værker af Bertel Thorvaldsen, dateret fra 1794 til 1831.
Primært i Thorvaldsens Museum (København), Accademia di San Luca (Rom) og Neue Pinakothek (München). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1810s: 8 af de 29 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder The Lion of Lucerne.
På denne side er det tidligste Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser (1794) og det seneste Statue of Byron (1831).
Sculpture (11), Marble (6) og Mythology (4), fordelt på de 29 værker på denne side.
Marble, for 12 af de 29 værker på denne side.
Neoclassicism, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Christ, Shepherd Boy og Mercury Preparing to Kill Argus: Thorvaldsens Museum, København har 9 af værkerne på denne side.
Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) var en dansk og islandsk billedhugger af internationalt ry, hvis værker legemliggør de neoklassiske idealer. Hans livshistorie er fortællingen om et bemærkelsesværende talent, dedikeret studium og en udbredt hyldest, der rækker langt ud over hans egne grænser.
Thorvaldsen blev født i København i en arbejderklassefamilie med islandske rødder og udviste kunstnerisk løfte fra en meget ung alder. Allerede som elleveårig blev han optaget på Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi. Hans ekstraordinære evner sikrede ham et legat, der gjorde det muligt for ham at rejse til Rom i 1797 – et afgørende skridt, som skulle komme til at definere hele hans karriere.
Rom viste sig at være det ideelle miljø for Thorvaldsens kunstneriske udvikling. Han fordybede sig fuldstændigt i studiet af antikken, hvor han metodisk kopierede antikke skulpturer og absorberede deres principper om form og proportion. Denne dedikation førte ham til udviklingen af en særpræget neoklassisk stil, kendetegnet ved linjens renhed, idealiserede former og en følelse af ophøjet, seren storhed.
Thorvaldsen var dybt påvirket af værkerne fra antikke græske og romerske billedhuggere såvel som af samtidige kunstnere som Antonio Canova. Han bevægede sig dog gradvist væk fra Canovas mere prangende stil til fordel for en større vægtning af enkelhed og mådehold. Hans mål var ikke blot at indfange den fysiske skønhed, men også at udtrykke moralsk dyd gennem sine figurer.
I 1838 vendte Thorvaldsen tilbage til Danmark som en nationalhelt. Den danske stat opførte Thorvaldsens Museum i København for at huse hans værker, hvilket står som et vidnesbyrd om hans enorme popularitet og kunstneriske betydning. Han døde i 1844 og er begravet i museets gårdhave.
Bertel Thorvaldsen spillede en afgørende rolle i formningen af den neoklassicistiske bevægelse. Hans skulpturer blev beundret og efterlignet i vid udstrækning og påvirkede generationer af kunstnere. Han formåede med succes at genoplive de klassiske idealer i billedhuggerkunsten og skabte værker, der fortsat vækker ærefrygt og beundring i dag. Hans evne til at forene teknisk dygtighed med en visionær kunstnerisk indsigt cementerede hans plads som en af det 19. århundredes vigtigste billedhuggere.
