Peder Tordenskjold 1779 - 1781

print, etching

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

photo restoration

print

typeface

etching

fading type

golden font

watercolor

historical font

columned text

This engraving titled "Peder Tordenskjold", created by J.F. Clemens between 1779 and 1781, depicts a simple yet elegant design. The central element is a rectangular stone monument inscribed with the name "Peder Tordenskjold," a significant figure in Danish history. The monument sits atop a layered base, suggesting stability and permanence. The engraving, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Clemens's skill in capturing the essence of a historical figure through a minimalist yet powerful design.