In a Roman Osteria (1866) is the painting Carl Bloch is best remembered for; it belongs to the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. The Last Supper (1876) and Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (1871) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 65 works by Carl Bloch. Here are the 65 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
In the mid-19th century, a profound fascination with the warmth and vitality of Italian culture swept through the artistic circles of Northern Europe. Carl Heinrich Bloch’s 1866 masterpiece, In a Roman Osteria, stands as a breathtaking testament to this era, offering much more than a mere snapshot of social life. It is a window into a world of conviviality, where the boundaries between the viewer and the subjects seem to…
In this oil painting on canvas, twelve figures sit around a long, rectangular table within an enclosed room. Jesus occupies the center of the composition at the head of the table. The scene is illuminated by light entering from a window located on the right side of the frame. This light source casts shadows across the faces and clothing of the disciples, defining their physical forms. The background contains architectural…
Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead is an oil on canvas work by the Danish artist Carl Heinrich Bloch. Created in 1871, the painting captures a central moment from Christian scripture: the resurrection of Lazarus by Jesus Christ. The scene focuses on the miraculous event as it unfolds before a group of onlookers.
In this intimate scene, we find Jesus at the center of a gathering that feels both profound and deeply human. He is surrounded by children, some sitting upon the ground and others standing, all drawn toward him by an invisible pull of curiosity and reverence. There is a palpable sense of movement in the air, a gentle energy that arises from the children's attentive faces and the soft, expressive gestures…
The Artist: Carl Heinrich Bloch Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890) was a renowned Danish painter, known for his religious and historical works. Born in Copenhagen, he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Art under Wilhelm Marstrand. Later, he traveled to Italy, where he became acquainted with the work of Rembrandt, which greatly influenced his style. The Painting: 'Christ in Gethsemane' 'Christ in Gethsemane' is one of Bloch's most famous and…
In this work, titled Sermon on the Mount, we encounter a significant piece by the Danish painter Carl Bloch. Created around 1877, the painting belongs to a substantial body of work known as the Frederiksborg Castle commission. This series was specifically intended for the King's Oratory within Frederiksborg Castle, marking a period of profound creative focus for the artist.
In The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple, Carl Bloch captures a profound moment of discovery within the temple courts. This work, painted by Carl Bloch, illustrates the specific narrative found in the biblical passage Luke 2:41-52. It depicts the moment Mary and Joseph finally locate their son after a three-day search through Jerusalem. The scene focuses on the young Jesus, who is surrounded by a gathering of people within the…
In the quiet, luminous atmosphere of Carl Heinrich Bloch’s 1866 masterpiece, "The Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth," we are invited into a moment of profound spiritual significance. This painting captures the biblical Visitation, the sacred instant when Mary, carrying the unborn Jesus, encounters her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The scene is far more than a mere historical reenactment; it is an intimate study of connection,…
The Denial of Peter by the Danish artist Carl Heinrich Bloch captures a heavy, fractured moment from the Gospel of Luke. In this scene, Peter denies knowing Jesus three times. The air holds the weight of a prophecy fulfilled: the rooster's cry will soon pierce the silence, marking the moment Peter's words undo his devotion. It is a significant piece in the history of art, freezing the instant where human…
A woman sits by a window, her black dress absorbing the light. She wears a hooded shawl that frames a face turned toward a small, intimate miracle. Her hand rests upon the sill, a steady anchor in a world of movement. From her open palm, small birds descend. They are sparrows, seeking sustenance in the stillness of the room. A handbag rests nearby on the floor, a silent witness to…
In the quiet, luminous depths of Carl Heinrich Bloch’s 1871 masterpiece, "Healing of the Blind Man," viewers are invited into a moment of profound spiritual intimacy. This oil…
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The scene unfolds through a work titled A Fisherman from Sorrento, Italy, a painting that captures a quiet moment of existence. Created in 1860, the piece offers a…
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An elderly peasant woman sits in a dimly lit interior, her gaze fixed upon the world beyond a window. The composition centers her figure slightly to the right,…
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A middle-aged woman leans over a wooden table, her presence centered within a somber, earthy atmosphere. She is engaged in the tactile, repetitive motions of her trade, preparing…
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is a work by the Danish painter Carl Bloch. Created in 1863, the painting is known in Danish as Jairi datter. This piece represents a significant moment in…
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In "Christ on the Cross" by Carl Bloch, we encounter a profound depiction of one of the most significant events in Christian history. Created about 1870, this oil-on-canvas…
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The scene is set within a dark, indistinct space where a singular, intense light source emerges from the center. This light radiates from the manger area, casting strong…
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The oil painting titled En ung pige, der lugter til en rose captures a singular, quiet moment. Created in 1889, this work belongs to the Danish artist Carl…
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In the quiet, shadowed corners of Carl Heinrich Bloch’s 1874 masterpiece, 'Old People,' time seems to decelerate, inviting the viewer into a profound moment of human vulnerability. The…
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In the quiet, shadowed corridors of art history, few portraits capture the profound intimacy of the artist’s gaze as effectively as Carl Heinrich Bloch’s 1886 Self Portrait. This…
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In the grand tapestry of nineteenth-century religious art, few moments capture the raw tension of divine destiny as poignantly as Carl Heinrich Bloch’s Samson and the Philistines. Painted…
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To gaze upon Carl Heinrich Bloch's depiction of Christian II in Prison at Sonderborg Castle is to step across the threshold of history and into a profound chamber…
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The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Carl Bloch | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Statens Museum For Kunst |
Copenhagen | 15 | In a Roman Osteria, A Fisherman from Sorrento, Italy, En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue |
 Hirschsprung Collection |
Copenhagen | 2 | Fishermen's families avaiting their return in an approsching storm. From the west coast of Jutland., Old People |
 Frederiksborg Palace |
Hillerød | 1 | The Transfiguration |
 Ribe Kunstmuseum |
Esbjerg | 1 | Prometheus Unbound |
 Nivaagaards Malerisamling |
Nibe | 1 | Two women talking |
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 1 | Adoration of the Shepherds |
In the mid-19th century, a profound fascination with the warmth and vitality of Italian culture swept through the artistic circles of Northern Europe. Carl Heinrich Bloch’s 1866 masterpiece,…
In this oil painting on canvas, twelve figures sit around a long, rectangular table within an enclosed room. Jesus occupies the center of the composition at the head…
A woman sits by a window, her black dress absorbing the light. She wears a hooded shawl that frames a face turned toward a small, intimate miracle. Her…
In a Roman Osteria (1866), Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. The Last Supper (1876) and Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (1871) follow.
Carl Bloch, born in 1834, was 32 years old: In a Roman Osteria dates from 1866.
In a Roman Osteria, The Last Supper, Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead, Let the Little Children Come unto Me, Christ in Gethsemane, Sermon on the Mount, The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple, The Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, The Denial of Peter and The Woman with the Sparrows. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
65 works by Carl Bloch are in our catalogue, dated 1855 to 1890.
Mostly in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen), Hirschsprung Collection (Copenhagen) and Frederiksborg Palace (Hillerød); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1870s, which gave 25 of the 65 works on this page, The Last Supper among them.
The earliest canvas here is The Artist’s Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bloch in Their Sitting Room (1855); the latest is Christ and the Sinner (1890).
People (8), Woman (7) and Jesus (5), across the 65 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 14 of the 65 works on this page.
Realism, as the canvases on this page show.
The Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen holds 15 of the works on this page, among them In a Roman Osteria, A Fisherman from Sorrento, Italy and En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
