Landskab med bibelsk motiv 1803 - 1848

This pen-and-ink drawing, "Landskab med bibelsk motiv" by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye (1803–1848), depicts a serene landscape with a biblical motif. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, features a gentle river winding through a valley framed by rolling hills and lush foliage. A solitary figure kneels in the foreground, seemingly in prayer, while a heavenly figure ascends in the clouds above. Rørbye's skillful use of line and detail creates a sense of tranquility and awe, capturing a moment of profound connection between the earthly and divine.