Peder Paars efter strandingen på Anholt 1770 - 1772

"Peder Paars efter strandingen på Anholt," a 1770-1772 etching by J.F. Clemens, depicts a group of sailors gathered around a chest, likely filled with the belongings of Peder Paars, a fictional character from a satirical novel of the same name by Ludvig Holberg. The print, housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the spirit of 18th-century Danish humor, showcasing Clemens' skillful rendering of both human figures and the surrounding environment, providing a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the Rococo era. This print is an example of Danish Rococo art and the genre of satirical etching.