Kalke med folkevisemotiv (Jomfruen i ormeham) 1914

This is a pen and ink drawing by the Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard, dating back to 1914. Titled "Kalke med folkevisemotiv (Jomfruen i ormeham)," which translates to "Chalk with folk song motif (The Maiden in the Worm Skin)," the artwork depicts a scene from a folk ballad, featuring a woman in a forest setting with a horse. Skovgaard's work is known for its detailed and expressive lines, which create a sense of depth and atmosphere. This drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies his fascination with traditional Danish folklore.