Illustration til "Venskabs-Pagten" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 1 1870 - 1873

This black and white wood engraving, “Illustration til "Venskabs-Pagten" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 1,” was created by Danish artist H.P. Hansen between 1870 and 1873. The artwork depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairytale, "Venskabs-Pagten." The engraving shows two figures, one kneeling, swearing an oath to the other, who stands with raised hand. The detail of the engraved lines gives the artwork a sense of depth and realism, perfectly capturing the drama of this iconic fairytale. This piece is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, and is a testament to the lasting power of both Andersen’s writing and Hansen’s artistic talent.