Vignet til T. de Hofmans "Kort Afhandling om Tiende" 1750

This etching by Danish artist Odvardt Helmoldt de Lode, created in 1750, is a vignette for the publication "Kort Afhandling om Tiende" by T. de Hofman. The intricate design features a central coat of arms, surrounded by a wealth of symbolic elements, including an eagle, a classical sculpture, and various writing implements. This complex composition, typical of the Baroque style, reflects the importance of the text it accompanies and the authority of its author. The image is a powerful visual representation of knowledge, power, and intellectual pursuit. Today, the artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.