Peder Ruus dømmes til at være soldat 1770 - 1772

This etching, titled "Peder Ruus dømmes til at være soldat" (Peder Ruus is sentenced to be a soldier), was created by Danish artist J.F. Clemens between 1770 and 1772. The scene depicts a group of men in an interior setting, with a soldier holding a sword and seemingly forcing Peder Ruus to join the military. The etching is part of a series of satirical prints, known as "Peder Ruus" illustrations, commenting on the lives and habits of the common people in Denmark. It showcases the artist's detailed rendering of the scene's figures, furniture and the environment, emphasizing the realistic and observational nature of 18th-century Danish etching.