Rotterne 1843

"Rotterne," a pen and ink drawing by Johan Thomas Lundbye, depicts two dead rats on a table. The artist, known for his detailed depictions of Danish rural life, captures the scene in a simple yet poignant manner. The rats, lying lifelessly, are juxtaposed against a still life of a bottle and a bowl of fruit, creating a sense of contrast between the living and the dead. The artwork, created in 1843, exemplifies Lundbye's talent for capturing the beauty and fragility of the natural world, a hallmark of his artistic style.