Ewalds mindefest på den danske skueplads 1781

"Ewalds mindefest på den danske skueplads" (Ewald's Memorial Festival on the Danish Stage), a 1781 etching by Jens Juel (1745-1802), depicts a solemn scene in a park setting. Two figures stand on a platform in front of a urn inscribed "Ewald." The woman on the left, draped in a flowing gown, gazes towards the urn, while the woman on the right reaches up to place a wreath atop it. This poignant image commemorates the Danish poet and playwright, Johannes Ewald, whose work greatly influenced Danish theatre. The etching captures the spirit of mourning and celebration in a single composition, exemplifying Juel's ability to capture the essence of a historical moment. This piece is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.