Titelvignet til "Afhandling over den ældre skandinaviske historie" 1781

This engraved vignette, created by Danish artist J.H. Rawert in 1781, depicts a woman receiving a scroll from an angel. The scene likely symbolizes the transmission of historical knowledge, fittingly for the title page of "Afhandling over den ældre skandinaviske historie" (Treatise on Ancient Scandinavian History). Rawert's style, typical of the 18th century, is characterized by its clear lines and the use of light and shadow to create depth. This delicate artwork, a fine example of Scandinavian illustrative art, captures a moment of historical importance.