Jupiter i slangeskikkelse har samleje med Scipios 1743 - 1809

This is a preliminary drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard for a larger painting, possibly of a mythological scene. The sketch depicts a bed with a draped canopy and a reclining figure, likely Jupiter. The detailed outline of the drapery and furniture suggests Abildgaard's meticulous approach to composition, a characteristic of the Neoclassical style that was popular in the late 18th century. The drawing, created between 1743 and 1809, is a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of a prominent Danish artist.