Titelblad til B. G. Sporon "Entydige Danske Ords Bemærkelse" 1778

This 1778 engraving by Danish artist Georg Haas depicts a cherubic figure seated and writing on a scroll, surrounded by foliage. The title "Titelblad til B.G. Sporon 'Entydige Danske Ords Bemærkelse'" reveals the artwork's purpose as a frontispiece for a book by Benjamin Georg Sporon. The image serves as a visual representation of Sporon's work, emphasizing the concept of "Entydige Danske Ords Bemærkelse," or the observation of unambiguous Danish words. The etching's delicate lines and the cherub's focused expression create a sense of scholarly contemplation, reflecting the book's academic nature. This piece, now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, offers a glimpse into the art and intellectual culture of 18th-century Denmark.