Højerup Church at Stevns Cliff, P.C. Skovgaard, 1842

A historic Danish church stands high above the sea in this monumental Golden Age landscape. P.C. Skovgaard painted Højerup Church on the Cliffs of Stevns in 1842, placing the medieval church, chalk cliff and open coastline within a carefully balanced vision of Denmark’s landscape and history.

• Five sizes: Available from 30 × 40 cm to 70 × 100 cm.
• Premium matte paper: Heavyweight 200 gsm paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface.
• Made when ordered: Each poster is produced specifically for your order.
• Local production: Printed as close to the delivery address as possible.
• Responsible paper: FSC-certified or equivalent paper, depending on the production location.
• Typical delivery: 2–5 business days.
• Frame: Not included.

Danish history framed by the landscape

The painting was created as part of a decorative project for the Copenhagen home of Skovgaard’s uncle, Kristian Aggersborg. Skovgaard and his friend Johan Thomas Lundbye produced a group of large wall paintings showing well-known historic buildings surrounded by characteristic Danish landscapes.

Skovgaard chose the old church at Højerup, standing close to the edge of Stevns Cliff. The church, sea and chalk cliffs form a scene where architecture and nature carry equal weight. The composition reflects the growing interest among Danish Golden Age artists in presenting the country’s landscape as part of its national history.

The painting also preserves the church as it appeared long before a major cliff collapse in 1928 caused the choir to fall into the sea. The remaining building was secured and still stands at the edge of Stevns Cliff today. VisitDenmark provides more information about Højerup Old Church and its history.

“P.C. Skovgaard is known as a painter who captures something particularly Danish in his landscape paintings.”

Source: Ordrupgaard

Artwork details

Premium matte art print

The artwork is reproduced on heavyweight 200 gsm matte paper with a thickness of approximately 0.26 mm. The non-reflective surface suits the painting’s coastal light, architectural details and broad view across the cliff and sea.

Each poster is made when ordered and produced locally where possible. The art print is supplied without a frame, allowing you to choose a frame that fits your interior.

Explore more landscapes and historic places in our collection of Danish art prints. You can also discover Johan Thomas Lundbye’s rural landscape, Cows at a Village Pond.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Højerup Church?

Højerup Old Church stands on Stevns Cliff in southeastern Zealand, Denmark, overlooking the Baltic Sea.

What happened to the church after Skovgaard painted it?

The sea continued to erode the cliff. In 1928, part of the cliff collapsed and the church’s choir fell into the sea. The remaining structure was later secured.

Was the painting created as an independent artwork?

It originally formed part of a large decorative project for a private Copenhagen residence. The project presented historic Danish buildings within characteristic landscapes.

Is a frame included?

No. This product contains the art print only, so you can select a frame that suits your home.

How quickly will the poster arrive?

Typical delivery is 2–5 business days. The exact delivery time depends on the destination and local production location.