Carl Bloch, The Actor Kristian Mantzius in His Study, 1853, oil on canvas, Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen, Denmark
Danish artist Carl Bloch (1834-1890) was especially admired for his religious themed works of art. However, Bloch also was an accomplished portraitist, in this case, capturing his subject actor Kristian Mantzius pausing for a moment of reflection in what is likely his favorite room.
