Holberg overværer en prøve på Erasmus Montanus 1892

"Holberg overværer en prøve på Erasmus Montanus", painted in 1892 by Vilhelm Rosenstand, depicts a scene from the Danish playwright Ludvig Holberg's famous satirical comedy "Erasmus Montanus" (1723). The painting, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the moment when Holberg (seated on the left) witnesses a rehearsal of his play. The scene is set in a dimly lit interior, with a group of actors and onlookers engaged in a lively exchange. Rosenstand's work highlights the enduring influence of Holberg's comedic genius and provides a glimpse into the theatrical world of 18th-century Denmark.