Udkast til et mindesmærke i skulptur: På en høj rund piedestal ses busten af Kronprisesse mari Sophie Frederikke, Fr. VI's gemalinde. Foran piedestalen et lille alter m. brændende ild. Omkringaltret ses 3 kvindelige figurer, i bagrunden et skovparti. 1708 - 1808

This drawing by C.F. Stanley depicts a monument to Crown Princess Marie Sophie Frederikke with classical motifs. At its heart is the bust of the Princess atop a pedestal, and a burning fire on an altar below. Three female figures are depicted in classical drapery, surrounding the monument in a solemn ceremony. Fire, as a symbol, appears throughout history as an element of purification and transformation. Its presence here evokes not just memory, but a sense of spiritual cleansing. It calls to mind the eternal flame of Vesta in Roman traditions. The classical figures are reminiscent of ancient Greek caryatids, which guarded sacred sites. This posture can also be seen in Renaissance paintings where figures act as allegories. It’s fascinating how these gestures transcend time, evolving in meaning but retaining the core of human experience. The way the artist uses these symbols engages us on a subconscious level, tapping into a deep, collective memory. It reminds us that images carry emotional and cultural weight through time. This piece is not just a memorial, but a complex interplay of cultural memory, continuously resurfacing and taking on new forms.