Niels Klim dukker igen op mellem de norske klipper 1786 - 1788

This etching, "Niels Klim dukker igen op mellem de norske klipper", was created by Danish artist J.F. Clemens between 1786 and 1788. It depicts a scene from the 1741 novel *Niels Klim's Underground Travels*, a satirical novel by Ludvig Holberg, where the protagonist, Niels Klim, is seen emerging from the depths of the earth between the Norwegian cliffs, highlighting a dramatic moment from the famous work. The artwork, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, is a small-scale etching, measuring 182 mm in height and 122 mm in width. Clemens's intricate engraving style adds depth and texture to the scene, capturing the awe and wonder of Klim's discovery.