Illustration til digt af Erik Bøgh 1855

This illustration by Carl Bøgh, created in 1855, depicts a scene from a poem by Erik Bøgh. The detailed drawing features two figures set within a gothic archway framed by leafy vines. One figure, dressed in a jester's attire with a sword at his side, stands confidently in a courtly setting. The other figure sits with a more subdued expression, suggesting a formal gathering. This illustration showcases Bøgh's talent for depicting both the playful and the serious within a single frame, providing a visual interpretation of the poem's themes. The work, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into 19th-century Danish art and its connections to literature.