Asklepios 1743 - 1809

"Asklepios" is a pencil drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard from 1743-1809. The drawing depicts the Greek god of medicine, Asklepios, standing with a serpent entwined around a staff. This motif, known as the Rod of Asclepius, is still used today as a symbol for medicine. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Abildgaard's neoclassical style, characterized by the use of clear lines and a focus on classical forms. The artist’s emphasis on detail and the anatomical precision of the figure lend a sense of realism to the drawing.