Gerhard Schøning 18th century

This 18th-century engraving by Terkel Kleve depicts Gerhard Schøning, a prominent Danish historian and archivist. The portrait, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Schøning in a formal pose, his gaze directed at the viewer. The inscription below the oval frame provides biographical details, including Schøning's birth and death dates. The inclusion of books and documents emphasizes his scholarly pursuits, portraying him as a figure of knowledge and erudition.