Den Vandrende Jøde (Den Evige Jøde) 1889

"Den Vandrende Jøde (Den Evige Jøde)" (The Wandering Jew), painted by Hans Andersen Brendekilde in 1889, depicts a solitary, aged man with a long white beard and a heavy pack trudging through a village street. The man, referred to as "The Wandering Jew", is a character in Christian and Jewish folklore condemned to walk the earth until the Second Coming of Christ. Brendekilde’s artwork is a poignant portrayal of the mythological figure, evoking a sense of isolation and despair. The figure, with a bent back and weary gait, is dwarfed by the towering buildings in the background, further emphasizing his loneliness. The title, "Den Evige Jøde", is laden with historical and religious references.