Før kampen med spejlridderen hjælper Don Quixote Sancho Pansa op i et træ 1810 - 1873

This pen and ink drawing by Wilhelm Marstrand, titled "Før kampen med spejlridderen hjælper Don Quixote Sancho Pansa op i et træ," depicts a scene from the classic novel Don Quixote. The drawing shows Don Quixote, mounted on his horse, helping Sancho Panza climb a tree. The scene is rendered in a detailed and expressive style, with the artist capturing the personalities of the two characters. The drawing is a testament to Marstrand's talent as a draughtsman and his ability to capture the essence of literary works through his art. This drawing, from the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrates Marstrand's mastery of pen and ink, a skill evident in the detailed rendering of the characters, their clothing, and the surrounding landscape. The illustration is a valuable addition to the understanding of the novel Don Quixote, a masterpiece of Spanish literature.