"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie", nr. 3 1785 - 1788

"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie", nr. 3, is an etching by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, dating from 1785-1788. The print depicts a humorous scene, likely set in Copenhagen, with a man in a long coat leaning over a table, seemingly looking into a camera obscura, while other figures surround him. This artwork, now part of the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst collection, is a satirical commentary on the burgeoning art scene of Copenhagen, and captures the evolving nature of visual art and the fascination with optics during the Enlightenment. The fine lines of the etching and the detailed composition create a dynamic and playful scene.