Fortællingen om Akigssiak: Akigssiak kaster indlandsboen ned fra et fjeld 1859 - 1860

"Fortællingen om Akigssiak: Akigssiak kaster indlandsboen ned fra et fjeld" (The Story of Akigssiak: Akigssiak throws the inland dweller from a mountain) is an 1859-1860 wood engraving by Greenlandic artist Markus Lynge (1816-1892). The artwork, which is part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, depicts a dramatic scene of Akigssiak, a mythical creature from Greenlandic folklore, throwing an unsuspecting person off a cliff. This dramatic illustration showcases Lynge's mastery of the wood engraving technique, creating a sense of movement and depth in the small-scale artwork. The image's stark black and white contrasts contribute to the storytelling, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.