Studie til Papirius og hans moder 1743 - 1809

Nicolai Abildgaard's "Studie til Papirius og hans moder" is a preparatory drawing for a larger work. Created between 1743 and 1809, the drawing features a man and a woman in an interior setting, showcasing Abildgaard's characteristic line work. The drawing likely depicts a scene from a Roman history, as the figures appear to be dressed in ancient Roman attire. The meticulous details and use of linework in the drawing is characteristic of the Neoclassical style popular in the 18th century, and is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.