Gunnar Lampa, Twilight Over Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan, Stockholm

Gunnar Lampa, Twilight Over Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan, StockholmThis early 20th century oil painting by Swedish artist Gunnar Lampa (1873 1952) depicts Riddarholmen, Stockholm at twilight. It transposes the skyline into atmospheric hues and renders the dominant buildings in near silhouette. As the evening sun slips behind the horizon akin to a distant fireball, its final embers alight the pointed architecture of three historic churches. The light effects are dramatic, yet Lampa creates a sense of tranquillity via

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 25” x 18” / 64cm x 45cmYear of creation: c

Overall size: 19½” x 21” / 49cm x 53cm

Two figures look on from a clifftop as the sailors cling on for their lives

One such master was Orsola Maddalena Caccia (1596-1676)

One appears to be gesturing as he politely makes his point

when this portrait was produced

Areas of craquelure

It’s tricky to track down the original painting but the long fingers are a little reminiscent of Van Dyck

Despite his hyperreal portrayals

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 34” x 24” / 86cm x 61cmYear of creation: 1878Provenance: EnglandCondition: Craquelure but the paint is stable

His Summertime landscapes are quite rare and this a good example

Scuffing around the edges due to its previous frame but otherwise fine