Valdemar den Store på rejsen til mødet med Fr. Barbarossa 1831

"Valdemar den Store på rejsen til mødet med Fr. Barbarossa" (Valdemar the Great on the Journey to Meet Frederick Barbarossa), a 1831 drawing by J.L. Lund, depicts a scene from Danish history. It shows King Valdemar I of Denmark on horseback, surrounded by his court and commoners. The drawing is a detailed study of a historical event, showcasing the artist's skill in depicting historical figures and their attire. The drawing is a fine example of Danish Romantic historical painting, a style characterized by its focus on national history and mythology. The piece is held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.