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Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection

Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye was a Danish painter known for his stunning landscapes and seascapes

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: View towards Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Ef. 1834. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

View towards Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Ef. 1834. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
View towards Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Ef. 1834

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Frederikke Eleonora Cathrine Rørby, née de Stockfleth (1773-1851).1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Frederikke Eleonora Cathrine Rørby, née de Stockfleth (1773-1851).1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Frederikke Eleonora Cathrine Rorby, nee de Stockfleth (1773-1851).1848

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: View of Copenhagen at Sunset, 1845-1849. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

View of Copenhagen at Sunset, 1845-1849. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
View of Copenhagen at Sunset, 1845-1849

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: View from the Artist's Window, 1823-1827. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

View from the Artist's Window, 1823-1827. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
View from the Artist's Window, 1823-1827

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: The View from the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis, 1844. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

The View from the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis, 1844. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
The View from the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis, 1844

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: The Prison of Copenhagen, 1831. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

The Prison of Copenhagen, 1831. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
The Prison of Copenhagen, 1831

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: The Crypt in the Monastry of San Benedetto in Subiaco, Italy, 1843. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

The Crypt in the Monastry of San Benedetto in Subiaco, Italy, 1843. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
The Crypt in the Monastry of San Benedetto in Subiaco, Italy, 1843

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rorbye, née Stockfleth, 1834

The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rorbye, née Stockfleth, 1834. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rorbye, nee Stockfleth, 1834

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Men of Skagen on a summer evening in good weather, 1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Men of Skagen on a summer evening in good weather, 1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Men of Skagen on a summer evening in good weather, 1848

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Interior of the Capella Palatina in Palermo, Italy, 1842. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Interior of the Capella Palatina in Palermo, Italy, 1842. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Interior of the Capella Palatina in Palermo, Italy, 1842

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Greeks Working in the ruins of the Acropolis, 1835. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Greeks Working in the ruins of the Acropolis, 1835. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Greeks Working in the ruins of the Acropolis, 1835

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845

A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: A Courtyard in Rome, 1825-1831. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

A Courtyard in Rome, 1825-1831. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Roman Courtyard Interior. Copy after Eckersberg, 1825-1831

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Martinus Rorbye, 1837. Creator: Constantin Hansen

Martinus Rorbye, 1837. Creator: Constantin Hansen
Martinus Rorbye, 1837

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Norwegian Landscape with Rocks in the Foreground, 1830. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Norwegian Landscape with Rocks in the Foreground, 1830. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Norwegian Landscape with Rocks in the Foreground, 1830

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Landscape near Blokhus, Jutland, 1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Landscape near Blokhus, Jutland, 1848. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Landscape near Blokhus, Jutland, 1848

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Adolf, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, Declines the Offer to Accede to the Danish Throne... 1825-1826

Adolf, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, Declines the Offer to Accede to the Danish Throne... 1825-1826
Adolf, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, Declines the Offer to Accede to the Danish Throne and Recommends his Sister's Son Christian, Count of Oldenburg, 1825-1826

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Young Clergyman Reading, 1836. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Young Clergyman Reading, 1836. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Young Clergyman Reading, 1836

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Study of a Roman Coachman, early 19th century. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Study of a Roman Coachman, early 19th century. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Study of a Roman Coachman, early 19th century

Background imageMartinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye Collection: Landscape with a Bridge Near Mosbjerg, 1833. Creator: Martinus Rorbye

Landscape with a Bridge Near Mosbjerg, 1833. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
Landscape with a Bridge Near Mosbjerg, 1833



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Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Roerbye was a Danish painter known for his stunning landscapes and seascapes. Born in 1803, he quickly gained recognition for his talent and unique style. Roerbye's work often depicted the beauty of nature, capturing the essence of each scene with remarkable detail and precision. His paintings are characterized by their vibrant colors and meticulous attention to light and shadow. Roerbye had a keen eye for composition, creating harmonious compositions that drew viewers into his world. His ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of a place was truly exceptional. Roerbye's love for travel inspired many of his works, as he journeyed throughout Europe seeking inspiration from different landscapes. His travels allowed him to explore new techniques and styles, further enhancing his artistic abilities. Although Roerbye passed away at a young age in 1848, his legacy lives on through his beautiful paintings which continue to inspire artists and art lovers alike. His contribution to the art world is immeasurable, leaving behind a body of work that will be cherished for generations to come.