Den forfærdede skriftefader 1862

"Den forfærdede skriftefader" ("The Horrified Confessor"), a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand from 1862, captures a dramatic moment of confession. The drawing depicts a priest seated in a confessional booth, his face contorted in horror as he listens to the confession of a woman kneeling before him. The scene is rendered with stark realism, the artist utilizing detailed hatching and shading to convey the tension and emotion of the moment. The artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and offers a glimpse into Marstrand's keen observation of human psychology and religious themes.