Roland blæser i hornet 1897

"Roland blæser i hornet" (Roland Blows the Horn) is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Niels Skovgaard, created in 1897. This illustration depicts a scene from the medieval epic "The Song of Roland," where Roland, a knight of Charlemagne, sounds his horn to call for help as he and his men are surrounded by enemy forces. The drawing is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. Skovgaard's drawing captures the dramatic moment with detail and a sense of urgency. The black ink lines are crisp and precise, drawing the viewer's attention to the figure of Roland blowing the horn. "Roland blæser i hornet" is a fine example of Skovgaard's illustrative style, which often featured historical and literary themes.