Kong Ludwig af Bayern og djævlen 1783 - 1867

"Kong Ludwig af Bayern og djævlen" (King Ludwig of Bavaria and the Devil) is a pencil drawing by German artist Peter Cornelius. Created between 1783 and 1867, the artwork depicts King Ludwig of Bavaria in conversation with the Devil, who is identifiable by his skeletal hand and skull-shaped lantern. The drawing's satirical nature is evident in its portrayal of the king, whose regality is countered by the Devil's mischievous presence. The work is held in the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, measuring 333 mm in height and 270 mm in width. The drawing provides insight into Cornelius's artistic style and the social commentary prevalent in 19th-century European art.