Illustration til Grundtvig: "Den signede dag" 1887 - 1891

"Illustration til Grundtvig: "Den signede dag", is an 1887-1891 pen and ink illustration by an anonymous artist. The image depicts a single tree growing on a rocky cliff, with a bird soaring above. The detailed, ornamental frame and text below create a sense of a religious narrative within the image. The black ink provides a dramatic contrast to the pale background and creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, a key element in the artwork. This illustration, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the art of the late 19th-century, where religious themes often intersected with nature and natural imagery.