Den tappre helt. Nr. 6 i Chr. Winther og M. Rørbye, "25 Billeder for små børn" 1846

Adolph Kittendorff created this print, "Den tappre helt," as part of "25 Billeder for små børn." The image's stark contrasts immediately draw the eye, creating a dynamic tableau. The composition is divided horizontally: the upper section brims with lively action, while the lower is empty. This division emphasizes the narrative above, where a child boldly confronts a goose with a makeshift spear. The artist uses line work to define forms and textures. Notice how the lines vary in thickness and density to create a sense of depth and movement, particularly in the rendering of the goose's feathers and the boy's frantic posture. The artwork prompts us to consider the semiotic interplay between innocence and confrontation, and it also challenges our understanding of scale and power.