Bragi 1822

"Bragi" is a print created in 1822 by Danish artist Søren Henrik Petersen (1788-1860). The artwork, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), depicts the Norse god of poetry, Bragi, standing with a harp in his right hand. Petersen's rendition of the Norse god emphasizes his heroic stature and his connection to art and creativity, a classic example of Neoclassical art. This print exemplifies the artist's engagement with Norse mythology and his mastery of detail and the human figure.