Illustration til Poul M. Møller, "Sct. Laurentius" 1887 - 1889

"Illustration til Poul M. Møller, "Sct. Laurentius" (Illustration for Poul M. Møller, "St. Lawrence") is a black and white illustration created by Danish artist Waldemar Bøhme in 1887-1889. The artwork depicts a scene from Poul M. Møller's popular Danish novel "St. Lawrence," which tells the story of a young boy who is unjustly accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. Bøhme's illustration shows a man holding a small boy who is being burned at the stake while a woman watches from afar. The illustration's use of stark contrast and dramatic light creates a sense of suspense and tension, reflecting the novel's themes of injustice and suffering.