Atualizado em Novembro 2026 · classificado pela nossa pontuação de popularidade (pesquisas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra) · 35 obras de Bertel Thorvaldsen em nosso catálogo
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Aos olhos da galeria, a pintura mais famosa de Bertel Thorvaldsen é The three Graces, cuja obra original está exposta no Accademia di San Luca, em Roma. Adonis (1808) e Christ completam o trio que todos reconhecem. Dos 35 trabalhos de Bertel Thorvaldsen em nosso catálogo, a galeria apresenta abaixo as 29 obras mais famosas, cada uma original, com seu ano, seu museu e o que a torna única.
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 · Museu Thorvaldsen
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Hebe1816 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
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Ganymede Waters Zeus as an Eagle1817 · Museu Thorvaldsen
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Statue of Byron1831
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Triumph of Alexander the Great - Detail of the frieze1812 · Palazzo del Quirinale
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Hebe1806 · Museu Thorvaldsen
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Jason with the Golden Fleece1803 · Museu Thorvaldsen
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Self Portrait1810
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Hebe1806 · Museu Thorvaldsen
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Shepherd1817 · Manchester Art Gallery
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Hylas Abducted by the Nymphs1831 · Museu Thorvaldsen
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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
Os quatro temas que mais se repetem nestas obras originais, cada um com o seu melhor exemplo.
Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de Bertel Thorvaldsen | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museu Thorvaldsen |
Copenhaga | 9 | Christ, Shepherd Boy, Mercury Preparing to Kill Argus |
 Accademia di San Luca |
Roma | 3 | The three Graces, Christ, Ganimede and the eagle |
 Neue Pinakothek |
Munique | 1 | Adonis |
 Basílica de São Pedro |
Cidade do Vaticano | 1 | Monument of Pius VIII |
 Statens Museum For Kunst |
Copenhague | 1 | Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser |
 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe |
Karlsruhe | 1 | Hebe |
 Palazzo del Quirinale |
Roma | 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, Roma. Adonis (1808) e Christ vêm a seguir.
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 e Mercury Preparing to Kill Argus. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.
Nosso catálogo contém 35 obras de Bertel Thorvaldsen, datadas de 1794 a 1831.
Principalmente em Museu Thorvaldsen (Copenhaga), Accademia di San Luca (Roma) e Neue Pinakothek (Munique). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Em 1810s: 8 das 29 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo The Lion of Lucerne delas.
Nesta página, a mais antiga é Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser (1794) e a mais recente é Statue of Byron (1831).
Sculpture (11), Marble (6) e Mythology (4), entre as 29 obras nesta página.
Marble, para 12 das 29 obras nesta página.
Neoclassicism, a julgar pelos originais nesta página.
Christ, Shepherd Boy e Mercury Preparing to Kill Argus: o Museu Thorvaldsen, Copenhaga detém 9 das obras desta página.
Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) foi um escultor de renome internacional, de ascendência dinamarquesa e islandesa, cuja obra personifica os mais puros ideais da arte neoclássica. Sua trajetória é uma narrativa de talento extraordinário, estudo incansável e um reconhecimento que atravessou fronteiras.
Nascido em Copenhague, na Dinamarca, em uma família de classe trabalhadora com raízes islandesas, Thorvaldsen revelou uma promessa artística desde a infância. Sua genialidade precoce permitiu que fosse aceito na Real Academia de Belas Artes da Dinamarca com apenas onze anos de idade. O domínio excepcional de sua técnica rendeu-lhe uma bolsa de estudos para viajar a Roma em 1tub1797 – um passo decisivo que viria a definir o curso de sua carreira.
Roma revelou-se o cenário ideal para o florescimento artístico de Thorvaldsen. Imerso no estudo da antiguidade clássica, ele dedicou-se meticulosamente à cópia de esculturas antigas, absorvendo seus princípios fundamentais de forma e proporção. Essa devoção conduziu-o ao desenvolvimento de um estilo neoclássico distinto, caracterizado pela pureza das linhas, formas idealizadas e uma sensação de grandeza serena.
Thorvaldsen foi profundamente impactado pelas obras dos escultores gregos e romanos da antiguidade, bem como por mestres contemporâneos como Antonio Canova. No entanto, ele trilhou um caminho próprio, afastando-se gradualmente do estilo mais exuberante de Canova em favor de uma ênf importância na simplicidade e no equilíbrio. Seu objetivo transcendia a mera captura da beleza física; ele buscava imortalizar a própria virtude moral em suas figuras.
Em 1838, Thorvaldsen retornou à Dinamarca como um verdadeiro herói nacional. O governo dinamarquês ergueu o Museu Thorvaldsen, em Copenhague, para abrigar suas obras, um testemunho de sua imensa popularidade e relevância artística. Ele faleceu em 1844 e repousa no pátio do próprio museu que guarda sua memória.
Bertel Thorvaldsen desempenhou um papel fundamental na moldagem do movimento neoclássico. Suas esculturas foram amplamente admiradas e imitadas, influenciando gerações de artistas. Com maestria, ele reviveu os ideais clássicos na escultura, criando obras que continuam a inspirar reverência e admiração nos dias de hoje. Sua habilidade em fundir o rigor técnico com uma visão artística sublime consolidou seu lugar como um dos escultores mais importantes do século XIX.
