Kilden. Illustration til H.V. Kaalund, "Fabler for Børn" 1866

This is an illustration by H.P. Hansen from 1866 for the book "Fabler for Børn" by H.V. Kaalund, a well-known Danish author and poet. The artwork depicts a simple scene of a well and a small stream, illustrating the poem “Stilden” ("The Well") from the book. Hansen’s realistic style, capturing the details of the well, the stream, and the surrounding trees, reflects the poetic theme of the poem, which celebrates the purity and life-giving power of a well. This illustration is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.