Illustration til Sophus Schandorph, "En Romersk Nat" 1870s

This illustration, created by an anonymous artist in the 1870s, depicts a scene from Sophus Schandorph's novel "En Romersk Nat" (A Roman Night). It is a black and white woodcut depicting a scene where a Roman citizen is seated, seemingly exhausted, as a man wearing Roman garb approaches him. The composition includes an ornate column and a decorative garland at the bottom, adding a sense of classical detail and a hint of historical Roman artistry. The woodcut, currently held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a captivating piece of illustrative art that captures the essence of the novel's narrative, providing viewers with a glimpse into the 19th-century Danish literary scene.