Early Modern

christian august lorentzen

Born 1749 Died 1828

A Life Dedicated to Art and Academia Christian August Lorentzen (August 10, 1749 – May 8, 1828) stands as a monumental figure in the artistic landscape of Denmark. Born in Sønderborg, he embarked on a lifelong pursuit of excellence—first as a sculptor and later as a painter—guided by an unwavering devotion to classical ideals yet embracing the burgeoning spirit of Romanticism. His early training encompassed both sculptural pursuits and architectural endeavors, fostering a profound understanding of form and materiality. However, Lorentzen’s artistic inclinations swiftly gravitated towa…

works mapped

subjects

1828

active until

An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of christian august lorentzen's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

Focus a Subject

Trace a Context

Spokes — Subject

Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

Threads — Shared Context

Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.

christian august lorentzen

1749 - 1828

The Subject Atlas

Spokes — Subject

Rings — Career Period

Threads — Shared Context

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get 3 Free Art Suggestions

Not Sure Where to Start?