Jour de Noël 1900
1902
Michael Ancher captures a solemn moment with five women gathered around a table draped in a crisp white cloth, a large Bible resting in the center. Most are dressed in heavy, dark Victorian attire, making the single figure in the golden-yellow dress stand out vividly against the gloom. Though the title says 'Christmas Day', this scene depicts the cherished Danish tradition of Christmas Eve, where families gather to read the gospel before the feast. These women are the Brøndum family, who ran the hotel that served as the creative hub for the famous Skagen Painters colony. The artist actually married into this family, meaning he was painting his very own in-laws!
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Skagen Museum, Denmark