Illustration med astronomer og stjernekiggere 1743 - 1797

This etching by Terkel Kleve, titled “Illustration med astronomer og stjernekiggere”, depicts a group of people gazing at the night sky. The scene features a group of astronomers studying the stars with telescopes while another man points to a celestial map. The inclusion of a biblical quote in the lower section of the etching implies a religious context. The artwork, created between 1743 and 1797, offers a glimpse into the scientific and spiritual explorations of the time. It is a small but significant piece housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst.