Portræt af Carsten Niebuhr i arabisk klædedragt 1773 - 1774

"Portræt af Carsten Niebuhr i arabisk klædedragt" (Portrait of Carsten Niebuhr in Arab Dress) is an engraving by J.F. Clemens from 1773-1774. This artwork depicts Carsten Niebuhr, a Danish explorer and cartographer, standing in a landscape wearing traditional Arab clothing. He is holding a spear and a sword in his hand, which could symbolize his role as an explorer and scholar. The engraving showcases Niebuhr in a dignified pose and illustrates his journey to the Middle East. This artwork is a fascinating example of how art was used to document historical figures and their achievements. You can see this engraving at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.