Hammershus 1846

Søren Henrik Petersen's 1846 print, "Hammershus," depicts a picturesque view of the medieval castle Hammershus, located on the Danish island of Bornholm. The composition frames the castle within a dense forest, its imposing silhouette peeking over the treetops. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the detailed depiction of the foliage and the rocky terrain. This Romantic-era artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the beauty of Danish scenery and the enduring power of historical architecture.