To præster og tre soldater 1835

"To præster og tre soldater" (Two Priests and Three Soldiers) is a pencil sketch on paper by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1835. It depicts a group of figures, including two priests in long robes and three soldiers in military uniforms, standing in a simple arrangement. Rørbye, a prominent figure in the Danish Golden Age of painting, captured everyday life with realistic detail. The sketch, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Rørbye's characteristic style and his interest in capturing the essence of people and their surroundings. The loose and spontaneous lines of the sketch suggest a quick study from life, offering a glimpse into Rørbye's creative process.