Pax triumphans. Danmarks genius med en Mercurstav i hånden standser krigsgudinden Biga 1743 - 1809

"Pax triumphans. Danmarks genius med en Mercurstav i hånden standser krigsgudinden Biga," is a drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard, created between 1743 and 1809. The drawing depicts a study of a mythological scene where a winged figure representing Denmark, holding a staff of Mercury, stops a chariot driven by the goddess of war. The piece showcases Abildgaard's skill in capturing movement and form through intricate line work. This sketch, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process and serves as a valuable document of Danish neoclassical art.