Vignet til J. H. Wessels "Samtlige skrifter" 1787

This 1787 etching by Danish artist Georg Christian Schule depicts a scene from a work by J. H. Wessel. The artwork, titled "Vignet til J. H. Wessels "Samtlige skrifter", is an illustration for a collection of Wessel's writings. The etching features a group of figures in a setting that could be interpreted as a prison or a crowded street. The figures are depicted in a lively and somewhat chaotic manner, reflecting the dynamism of the scene. The overall style of the piece is typical of the neoclassical period. This etching is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.