Niels Klims nedfart. II. 1786 - 1788

"Niels Klims nedfart. II." is an engraving by J.F. Clemens, created between 1786 and 1788. The artwork depicts a man falling from the sky, clutching a staff and a rope as he plunges towards the earth. The detailed lines and dramatic pose convey a sense of motion and danger. The image is a visual representation of the Danish novel *Niels Klims Underjordiske Rejse*, which tells the story of a man who journeys to an underground world. This artwork is a prime example of the illustrative art of the 18th century, capturing the imagination and the anxieties of a time obsessed with exploration and scientific discovery. The work is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.