The Dying Messalina and Her Mother

Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard's "The Dying Messalina and Her Mother" portrays Roman goddess Messalina succumbing to illness, attended by her mother Agrippina before a stately building. Explore Neoclassical Romanticism through this iconic masterpiece.

Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard

Discover Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard (1743-1809), a Danish master of Neoclassical and Royal history painting! Explore his art, blending classicism with Romantic influences – sculptor, architect & professor.

Statens Museum For Kunst

Explore Danish art history at SMK – National Gallery of Denmark! Discover masterpieces from the Golden Age to modern art, including works by Rembrandt & Picasso. Plan your visit today!