Vignet og tekst til "Portrætter med Biographier [...]" 1 hefte 1805

"Vignet og tekst til "Portrætter med Biographier [...]" 1 hefte" is an 1805 engraving by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde. The artwork depicts a pyramid emerging from the clouds, with rays of light shining down. Stars are scattered in the sky, and the overall impression is one of enlightenment and progress. The artwork is accompanied by a text, which discusses the importance of public recognition and critical appraisal in achieving greatness. The text is likely a biographical excerpt from a larger publication, highlighting the life and work of a prominent figure. This engraving, now in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the intellectual and artistic climate of early 19th-century Denmark.