Nightmare | Nicolai Abildgaard | 1800 Select Size:24" x 18" As one of Hopper's last

As one of Hopper's last paintings

threatened with divine judgment for its sins

creates a haunting mood that challenges the viewer's perception of reality

The painting is rich in symbolism

completed in 1883

Nightmare | Nicolai Abildgaard | 1800 Select Size:24" x 18" As one of Hopper's lastAbout the artwork: Nicolai Abildgaard's "Nightmare" (1800) is an evocative portrayal of terror and the supernatural. The painting captures a tormented figure, likely in the throes of a nightmare, as a menacing creature looms over them. Abildgaard uses stark contrasts between light and shadow to heighten the sense of dread, while the contorted posture of the sleeping figure conveys intense fear. The spectral quality of the scene, combined with the