Vignet med præst og ældre mand 1789

"Vignet med præst og ældre mand," a small, circular etching by Georg Christian Schule, depicts a scene of a priest visiting an elderly man. This vignette, created in 1789, is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The intimate encounter, captured in delicate lines, offers a glimpse into daily life during the 18th century. The artist, known for his engravings, skillfully captures the solemn atmosphere of the visit, highlighting the figures' gestures and expressions through the nuanced lines of the etching. The work's small scale and the use of a circular format, a recurring motif in Schule's work, adds to the intimacy of the scene.