Karon færger Psyche over Styx 1909

"Karon færger Psyche over Styx" is an etching created in 1909 by Danish artist Oluf Hartmann, who lived a tragically short life from 1879 to 1910. This piece, currently held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the mythological scene of Charon, the ferryman of the underworld, ferrying Psyche across the River Styx. The dark, shadowy composition, executed in a soft, expressive style, highlights the somber nature of the journey to the afterlife. The etching's small dimensions (112 mm x 174 mm) contribute to its intimate and evocative atmosphere.