Jens Holgersen Ulfstand kurerer abbeden til Bækkeskov for hans fedme ved at tvinge ham til at arbejde i sin smedie 1845

"Jens Holgersen Ulfstand kurerer abbeden til Bækkeskov for hans fedme ved at tvinge ham til at arbejde i sin smedie" is an 1845 oil painting by Danish artist Peter Raadsig. The painting depicts a scene from Danish history, where the blacksmith Jens Holgersen Ulfstand forces the obese Abbot of Bækkeskov to work in his forge as a form of weight loss treatment. Raadsig's work is characteristic of the Danish Golden Age, a period of artistic and cultural flourishing in the 19th century. His paintings often feature scenes from Danish history and folklore, which contribute to his reputation as a prominent figure of the movement.