Rorbye Martinus Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rorbye Martinus was a mysterious figure from the 18th century, known for his enigmatic writings and unconventional lifestyle. He was rumored to have traveled extensively throughout Europe, seeking out ancient knowledge and hidden truths. Some believed him to be a prophet or a madman, while others saw him as a visionary ahead of his time. Martinus' writings were filled with cryptic symbols and allegorical tales, leading many to speculate about their true meaning. Some claimed that he possessed secret knowledge passed down through generations, while others dismissed him as a charlatan peddling fantastical stories. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Rorbye Martinus left behind a legacy that continues to intrigue scholars and enthusiasts alike. His life remains shrouded in mystery, with more questions than answers about who he truly was and what drove him on his quest for enlightenment. Whether you believe in his teachings or not, one thing is certain: Rorbye Martinus will forever be remembered as an enigmatic figure whose influence transcends time and space.