Allegory of Sunday
1841
Floating high above a calm, mountainous horizon, a serene angel clad in ornate priestly vestments presides over a heavenly scene. This is Ditlev Blunck’s 1841 'Allegory of Sunday,' a quintessential Romantic piece visualizing the holy day of rest. Notice the chubby cherub at the bottom, fast asleep while clutching a bundle of work tools like a scythe and shovel—symbolizing that labor must cease on the Sabbath. Meanwhile, the other putti celebrate with music and scripture, holding a crucifix and a flute, creating a peaceful reminder that everyone needs a day to float among the clouds.