En edsaflæggelse (In dem Namen der heilig göttlichen untheilbaren Dreyfaltigheit) 1630 - 1676

"En edsaflæggelse (In dem Namen der heilig göttlichen untheilbaren Dreyfaltigheit)" (Oath-taking [In the Name of the Holy, Divine, Indivisible Trinity]) is an engraving by the German artist Marx Anton Hannas, created between 1630 and 1676. The artwork depicts a scene of oath-taking, with a group of figures gathered around a table. The central figure, presumably the oath-taker, kneels on the ground, while others witness the event. The artwork is a testament to the societal and religious importance of oath-taking during the 17th century, highlighting the moral and legal weight placed upon the sanctity of an oath. The engraving, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a compelling example of German Baroque art.