Studie af Egebjerg-krucifixet 1919

Niels Larsen Stevns created this study of the Egebjerg crucifix in black ink on paper. The artwork presents a somber scene through a network of lines and hatching, where the formal qualities of the cross underscore themes of suffering and redemption. Notice how the artist used strokes and shading to convey depth and emotion. The deliberate arrangement of the figure, combined with the raw, expressive lines, creates a striking visual tension, which in turn invites contemplation. Stevns focuses on the formal arrangement of light and dark to emphasize the religious narrative. The cross, seemingly sketched with a restless hand, destabilizes conventional religious iconography, suggesting a more human and immediate encounter with the divine. Through its formal elements, the artwork achieves a delicate balance between reverence and iconoclasm.