Illustration. En konge med løftet dolk og tre personer i en båd 1748 - 1831

This etching by J.F. Clemens, created between 1748 and 1831, depicts a dramatic scene with a king raising a dagger, seemingly about to strike. He is accompanied by three figures in a boat, suggesting a perilous escape. The scene is set against a backdrop of a castle and a stormy sky, enhancing the sense of urgency and peril. The artwork, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, utilizes the expressive qualities of etching to create a powerful and evocative image. The detailed lines and contrasts of light and shadow evoke a strong sense of drama and narrative, leaving the viewer to imagine the story behind this dramatic moment.