Carl Heinrich Bloch

Cleansing the Temple

€44,95

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Dimensions refer to paper size. Each print includes a white border for archival presentation and professional framing.

Curator's Choice

To preserve the exceptional smoothness and technical precision of this oil-on-copper masterpiece, we recommend the Museum Etching Paper. Unlike canvas, which can add an artificial texture to Bloch's meticulously polished style, the heavy, matte finish of the etching paper allows the vibrant colors and sharp details to shine with unfiltered clarity. It captures the 'Academic Realism' of the scene perfectly.

Museum-Quality Heirloom — Designed to last for generations (100+ years).

Lifetime Archival Guarantee — If it ever fades, we replace it for free.

Handcrafted in Slovenia — Each print is individually inspected and prepared.

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Carl Heinrich Bloch

Carl Bloch was a titan of 19th-century Danish painting, celebrated for his unparalleled ability to render the life of Christ with both technical perfection and deep spiritual intimacy. His most famous achievement, a cycle of 23 paintings for the King’s Chapel at Frederiksborg Castle, remains a cornerstone of modern Christian iconography.

Bloch’s style is defined by a serene, luminous realism. Unlike the chaotic energy of the Baroque, Bloch captures the quiet, transformative moments of the Gospel: the healing of the sick, the Sermon on the Mount, and the gentle gaze of the Savior. His work bridges the gap between the human and the divine, offering a visual language that is as accessible as it is sacred. For the Christian home, a Bloch reproduction serves as a radiant window into the compassion and peace of the New Testament.

The Standard of Sacred Beauty

Museum-Grade Materials: We use only the world’s finest media: the legendary Hahnemühle Museum Etching (350 gsm), a 100% cotton paper for the tactile soul of an original drawing, or the Daguerre Canvas (400 gsm), a premium poly-cotton blend designed for archival stability and the authentic texture of an oil painting. Every print is additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced lightfastness and long-term preservation.

Built for Generations: Our museum-grade pigments are rated to remain vibrant and lightfast for over a century. By choosing archival permanence, you are investing in a piece of Catholic sacred art designed to be lived with, prayed with, and handed down. A timeless bridge of faith between the present and the future.

Our Promise of Permanence: We believe in the eternal nature of the beauty we share. If your print ever fades or is damaged, we will replace it for free. Our lifetime guarantee is a testament to our commitment to your family’s legacy.

Museum Etching Paper

Printed on Hahnemuhle Museum Etching, a 100% cotton, OBA-free fine art paper at 350 gsm. Its velvety, textured surface captures the tactile quality of an original drawing with exceptional tonal depth and archival permanence rated for over 100 years. Additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced lightfastness and long-term preservation.

Each print includes a white border on all sides for archival presentation and professional framing: 2 cm for A4 and A3 prints, 3 cm for A2 prints. Stated dimensions refer to the total paper size, including this border.

Paper prints require framing for display. Frame not included.

Daguerre Canvas

Printed on Daguerre Canvas, a premium poly-cotton blend at 400 gsm with the authentic texture of an oil painting. Acid-free, OBA-free, and rated for over 100 years of lightfastness and archival stability. Additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced resistance to UV exposure. Available exclusively in A2 format.

Each canvas includes a 2.5 cm mirrored edge zone that wraps around the stretcher bar, surrounded by a 3 cm white stapling border hidden on the reverse. Stated dimensions refer to the total canvas size.

Canvas prints are delivered unframed and unmounted, allowing you to choose your own framing.

Packaging & Shipping

Every print is prepared by hand using archival-grade materials to ensure it arrives in museum condition. Each piece is wrapped in acid-free silk tissue and placed inside a bespoke Archival Portfolio: a handcrafted case of 3 mm grey board with a cotton spine, tied with natural hemp twine and protected against moisture and damage for transit.

Every shipment — A4, A3, and A2 alike — includes a registered Certificate of Authenticity and our lifetime archival guarantee.

Region	A4 & A3	A2
Slovenia Free over €100	€4.90	€7.90
Central & Adriatic EU AT, CZ, DE, HR, HU, PL, SK Free over €200	€14.90	€19.90
West & South EU BE, BG, ES, IT, NL, RO Free over €200	€14.90	€19.90
North & Atlantic EU DK, EE, FR, LT, LV, MC, PT, SE Free over €200	€14.90	€19.90
Remote EU FI, IE, LU Free over €200	€19.90	€29.90

Divine Authority

Carl Bloch’s Cleansing the Temple is a powerful testament to divine zeal and the sanctity of sacred space. It captures the explosive moment of Christ driving the money changers from the Temple, a scene rendered with the technical perfection and dramatic clarity that defined Bloch’s illustrious career.

The composition is a masterpiece of controlled chaos. At the center, the figure of Christ stands as a pillar of righteous strength, His brandished scourge and focused gaze commanding the room. The surrounding figures, merchants clutching their wares and money changers reaching for fallen coins are depicted with a vivid, psychological realism that brings the Gospel narrative to life. The vibrant interplay of Christ’s crimson and azure robes against the cool, shadowed architecture of the Temple creates a cinematic depth that is both striking and reverent.

The Details

Artist: Carl Heinrich Bloch (1875)
Title: Cleansing the Temple
Original Medium: Oil on copper
Theme: Divine Authority and Righteousness

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do you use?

We offer two archival-grade media: Hahnemühle Museum Etching (350 gsm), a 100% cotton paper with the tactile quality of an original drawing, and Daguerre Canvas (400 gsm), a premium poly-cotton blend with the authentic texture of an oil painting. Both are acid-free, OBA-free, and rated for over 100 years of lightfastness. Every print is additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced preservation against UV exposure.

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