Why it matters
Rørbye painted the view from his family home at Amaliegade 45 in Copenhagen. Full of symbols that resonated with its audience, it is considered one of the highlights of the Danish Golden Age.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1825.
- Rørbye was born in Norway but grew up in Copenhagen.
- He was influenced by Dahl and Caspar David Friedrich.
Based on the Wikipedia article View from the Artist's Window (CC BY-SA 4.0).
