Studie efter Raphaels "Skolen i Athen", Vatikanet. Desuden kommentarer til samme billede samt til "Gravlæggelsen", formentlig maleriet med samme motiv af Jerichau selv 1913 - 1914

This is J.A. Jerichau's study of Raphael's "The School of Athens," accompanied by the artist's own reflections. Jerichau, who died tragically young, uses this study to engage with artistic tradition, while simultaneously grappling with personal interpretations. The sketch and notes offer a glimpse into Jerichau’s artistic process. The artist seems to be deconstructing and re-evaluating classical forms, searching for a deeper understanding. The accompanying notes suggest Jerichau's desire to find movement and feeling. It's intriguing to see a young artist of the time—who may have felt confined by the rigid expectations of artistic training—attempt to break free and find his own voice. How can one remain true to oneself while engaging with the works of the past? It seems Jerichau was searching for answers to this question.