Theology. Allegorical figure 1800

Nicolai Abildgaard's "Theology. Allegorical figure" (1800) depicts a woman holding the severed head of a man, possibly representing the triumph of reason over passion. The woman's calm demeanor and the head's expression of pain create a dramatic contrast, characteristic of the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th century. This painting, now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, is a striking example of Abildgaard's allegorical works, often exploring themes of knowledge and enlightenment.