Kompositionsstudie med en grædende kvinde på knæ, på gulvet et brev, bag hende en nonne 1840 - 1841

"Kompositionsstudie med en grædende kvinde på knæ, på gulvet et brev, bag hende en nonne" is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, dated 1840-1841. The artwork depicts a woman kneeling in prayer in a simple room, with a nun standing behind her. The woman is dressed in a simple white robe and has her head bowed in prayer. The nun is wearing a habit and holds a rosary in her hands. The drawing is done in a brown tone and is characterized by Rørbye's meticulous attention to detail. The piece is currently held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork is a study of composition and emotion, and showcases Rørbye's skill in capturing the human form. It is a poignant piece that speaks to the power of faith and the solace it can provide in times of sorrow.