Illustration til "Svend Tveskægs tog til England og slaget ved Svold" 1853

This anonymous illustration, created in 1853, depicts a scene from the Danish epic poem "Svend Tveskægs tog til England og slaget ved Svold". The artwork, housed in SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases a moment of conversation between two figures, likely Svend Tveskæg, a Danish king, and a woman. The pen and ink drawing, measuring 93 x 99 mm, utilizes shading to bring depth to the figures and their surroundings. The artist's choice of line work and details, like Svend's helmet and the woman's elaborate attire, creates a sense of historical realism.