Peder Paars 1. Bog 2. Sang. Venus stiger op af kisten 1810 - 1873

This pen and ink sketch, "Peder Paars 1. Bog 2. Sang. Venus stiger op af kisten," created by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand between 1810 and 1873, depicts a scene from the popular Danish novel "Peder Paars" by Ludvig Holberg. The sketch features a group of figures, including a woman in a flowing gown rising from a chest, and captures a moment of theatrical performance, likely a satirical commentary on society and human nature, as is characteristic of Holberg's work. This drawing, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a fascinating glimpse into Marstrand's artistic process and his interest in literary themes.