Nightmare | Ditlev Blunck | 1846 Size:14"x11" Illustration Vincenz Georg Kininger (1767–1851)

Illustration Vincenz Georg Kininger (1767–1851)

The use of chiaroscuro

Saint Anthony is depicted as an elderly

moody sky and the barren landscape contribute to the painting's evocative atmosphere

the knight Ruggiero soars through a misty forest atop his majestic winged steed

Nightmare | Ditlev Blunck | 1846 Size:14"x11" Illustration Vincenz Georg Kininger (1767–1851)This painting is "Nightmare" by Ditlev Blunck, created around 1846. It depicts a woman in deep sleep with a disturbing figure, which appears to be a humanoid rabbit, sitting on her. The setting is a bedroom, and there are various objects scattered around that add to the eerie atmosphere of the scene. The woman lies on a bed with white sheets, and a green curtain is partially drawn behind her. On the bedside table, there are several small items,