A Slaughterhouse In Hellebæk 1884

"A Slaughterhouse in Hellebæk" (1884) by Danish artist Carl Bloch, portrays the stark realities of rural life. The painting depicts the aftermath of a slaughter, with a sheep lying lifeless on a wooden table in the foreground, a butcher's axe resting near a blood-filled bucket. The detailed, almost photographic, rendering of the scene, along with the blood stains on the floor, creates a sense of realism and a glimpse into the harsh realities of 19th-century Danish life.