Ruth Caressing Boas 1800s

Nicolai Abildgaard’s “Ruth Caressing Boas” is a pen and ink drawing depicting a scene from the biblical story of Ruth and Boaz. The drawing, which was likely created sometime during the 1800s, shows Ruth kneeling beside the sleeping Boaz, gently touching his hand while raising a piece of cloth in the background. This intimate moment captures the essence of the biblical narrative, highlighting Ruth's devotion and Boaz's vulnerability. The simple lines of the drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offer a glimpse into the artist's elegant and expressive style.