Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 65 works by Carl Bloch in our catalogue
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Number one among Carl Bloch's paintings is In a Roman Osteria (1866), whose original is at the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. In second and third place: The Last Supper (1876) and Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (1871). Our catalogue holds 65 works by Carl Bloch. The 65 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.
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…
En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue1874 · Statens Museum For Kunst
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The Artist’s Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bloch in Their Sitting Room1855
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Fishermen's families avaiting their return in an approsching storm. From the west coast of Jutland.1858 · Hirschsprung Collection
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The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka1868 · Statens Museum For Kunst
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Landscape at Ellekilde in North Zealand. Sunset.1889 · Statens Museum For Kunst
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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 |
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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…
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 a Roman Osteria (1866), Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, ranks first, followed by The Last Supper (1876) and Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (1871).
Carl Bloch was 32: In a Roman Osteria is dated 1866, and Carl Bloch was born in 1834.
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. Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.
65 works by Carl Bloch are in our catalogue, dated 1855 to 1890.
Mainly in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen), Hirschsprung Collection (Copenhagen) and Frederiksborg Palace (Hillerød). See the museum table above for the full list.
In 1870s: 25 of the 65 paintings ranked here date from that time, including The Last Supper.
Earliest on this page: The Artist’s Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bloch in Their Sitting Room (1855). Latest: Christ and the Sinner (1890).
Among the 65 paintings ranked here: People (8), Woman (7) and Jesus (5).
Oil On Canvas, for 14 of the 65 paintings ranked here.
Realism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.
The Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen holds 15 of the paintings ranked here, including In a Roman Osteria, A Fisherman from Sorrento, Italy and En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue.
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