Synet 1796

"Synet" is a satirical etching by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde, created in 1796. The print depicts a scene with a group of figures surrounding a woman in a white apron, likely a symbol of innocence, while a naked figure hovers above in a cloud. The etching's title and imagery suggest a commentary on societal hypocrisy and the contrast between virtue and vice. Lahde's sharp social critique and the humorous, yet subtly critical, nature of this work, highlight his talent for capturing the complexities of human nature. "Synet" is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.