Bertel ThorvaldsenDanish, 1770–1844Venus med æblet
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Venus med æblet” now? SMK — National Gallery of Denmark, Sal 221, Copenhagen. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Open now· until 6:00 PM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- KMS6004
In the catalog
Display history
On view · Sal 221
SMK · Sep 28, 2026 — now · Verified
Was on view
SMK · Aug 19, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 · Verified
Sources
- SMK
- Image: SMK — National Gallery of Denmark — public domain
In the life of Bertel Thorvaldsen
The whole life1797–1838
“Restores” the Aegina marbles for Prince Ludwig
In his Roman workshop in the Palazzo Barberini Thorvaldsen “restored” the recently discovered Aegina marbles, adding lost arms and heads. On his recommendation the fragments were bought by Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, the future King Ludwig I; the reconstructed pediment groups of the Aegina temple can now be seen in Munich’s Glyptothek.
1797–1838
The Roman years: a home, a workshop and a mentor
In Rome Thorvaldsen lived at the Casa Buti on the Via Sistina, in front of the Spanish Steps, and had his workshop in the stables of the Palazzo Barberini. He also studied with another Dane, Asmus Jacob Carstens, whose handling of classical themes became a source of inspiration.
1810 · Award
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
