Illustration til Johan Krohn, "Peters jul" 1870

"Illustration til Johan Krohn, "Peters jul" is an 1870 artwork by Danish artist F. Hendriksen. The black and white illustration, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts scenes from a Christmas story with accompanying text. The artist uses a simple style to capture a domestic scene with a family celebrating Christmas. The work's small scale suggests it was intended as an illustration in a book or publication. The image's intimate nature and focus on family traditions resonate with audiences interested in the visual culture of 19th-century Danish life and Christmas traditions.