Lignelsen om de betroede pund 1825 - 1873

Wilhelm Marstrand's "Lignelsen om de betroede pund" (Parable of the Talented Pounds) is a detailed oil painting from 1825-1873 depicting a scene from the Bible's Gospel of Luke. The artwork features numerous figures, including a central seated figure receiving gifts from other figures. The scene is set in a grand, architectural space with a checkered tile floor, emphasizing the importance of the event. The painting is a prime example of Marstrand's mastery of realism and is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Denmark.