Ludvig Holberg 1816

"Ludvig Holberg" is an engraving created by Danish artist Wilhelm Heuer in 1816. This portrait depicts the Danish playwright Ludvig Holberg, one of the most important figures in Danish literature, in profile. The engraving is housed in SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The artwork is composed of a bust portrait of Holberg in a circular frame, and below, a frieze with a group of cherubs. This is a classic example of a portrait engraving, a popular genre in the 19th century, focusing on capturing the likeness of important figures.