Kertebærende engel 1925

"Kertebærende engel" (Candle-Bearing Angel) is a 1925 drawing by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard (1856-1933) that is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The drawing depicts an angel with outstretched wings, standing on a cloud, holding a lit candle. This is a preliminary sketch for a larger work and shows Skovgaard's interest in religious iconography and the interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of his artistic style. The detailed linework and delicate shading create a sense of depth and spirituality.