"St. Hubertus" by Harald Slott-Møller, painted in 1891, is a masterful work depicting the figure of St. Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters. The painting exudes a sense of mysticism and spiritual devotion, characteristic of Slott-Møller's style.
In this work, we often see St Hubert depicted with a deer that has a cross between its antlers, a reference to the legend in which Hubertus, while hunting, saw a vision of a deer with a luminous cross, which led to his conversion to Christianity. The rich, detailed depiction of both the saint and the symbolic elements in the surroundings adds to the profound meaning of the painting.
Slott-Møller's use of bold colours and powerful composition enhances the drama of the scene. The saint is often depicted in a contemplative pose, reflecting his spiritual journey and inner transformation.
This painting is an impressive example of Slott-Møller's ability to convey both religious symbolism and human emotion through his art. Interested in more works by this artist or any other art movement?
Georg Harald Slott-Møller (Copenhagen, 17 August 1864 - there, 20 October 1937) was a Danish painter. He began in a naturalistic style, but was later mainly influenced by symbolism.
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