Hans Tausen 1849 - 1879

This 19th-century engraving by an anonymous artist depicts Hans Tausen, a Danish theologian and reformer who played a key role in the introduction of Protestantism in Denmark. Tausen is portrayed in a formal pose, wearing a traditional clerical robe and holding a book, likely a Bible. The artwork's detailed lines create a realistic and somewhat austere portrait, emphasizing Tausen's intellectual and spiritual authority. This small-scale print, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the historical and religious context of 16th-century Denmark.