Hamlet Delivering a Letter Written by Himself to the Queen of Scotland 1776

"Hamlet Delivering a Letter Written by Himself to the Queen of Scotland" (1776) by Nicolai Abildgaard is a historical painting depicting a dramatic moment from Shakespeare's play Hamlet. The scene shows Hamlet, clad in armor and a red cloak, presenting a letter to the Queen of Scotland. The figures are arranged in a carefully composed group, highlighting the tension and intrigue of the moment. This dramatic scene, set within a grand interior, is a classic example of Neoclassical style, prevalent in the late 18th century. It is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.