Kongemordet i Finderup Lade 1829 - 1899

"Kongemordet i Finderup Lade" (The King's Murder in Finderup Lade) is a dramatic black and white etching by Danish artist H.P. Hansen, created between 1829 and 1899. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a historical scene of the assassination of Danish King Erik Klipping in 1286, showcasing the heightened emotions and chaos surrounding the event. The stark contrasts and detailed lines of the etching create a compelling narrative, immersing the viewer in the tense and violent moment captured by the artist.