Knud den Store ved strandbredden 1825 - 1830

"Knud den Store ved strandbredden," (Knud the Great by the Seashore) is a drawing by Danish artist J.L. Lund, created between 1825 and 1830. The drawing depicts King Knud the Great, a prominent figure in Danish history, seated on a stool and gesturing towards the sea with a dramatic flourish. The composition is framed by a backdrop of a coastline, with a majestic castle rising in the distance. The artwork showcases Lund's ability to capture the grandeur of historical figures in a realistic and expressive manner, emphasizing Knud's power and authority. This drawing is currently part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.