"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie". Nr. 2 1787

"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie". Nr. 2, a 1787 engraving by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, depicts a man using a camera obscura to project an image onto a screen. The scene being projected shows two figures performing a comical act on a seesaw. The engraving, measuring 154 mm x 145 mm, is a testament to the early development of photographic technology and offers a glimpse into the artistic and scientific interests of the 18th century. This artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a fascinating visual representation of early photographic techniques and the emergence of a new artistic medium.