Urania som statue i en niche 1743 - 1809

This drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard, titled "Urania som statue i en niche," depicts the Greek muse Urania, who embodies astronomy. The figure stands within a niche, holding a celestial globe, a clear reference to her association with the stars. Abildgaard's meticulous penmanship creates a sense of classical restraint, typical of his neoclassical style, while the light and shadow of the niche add depth to the composition. This drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into Abildgaard's artistic process and the inspiration he drew from classical mythology.