Illustration til "En Historie" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2 1870 - 1873

This illustration, created by Danish artist H.P. Hansen between 1870 and 1873, depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's "Eventyr og Historier", volume 2. The drawing, which measures 71 mm in height and 85 mm in width, shows a preacher delivering a sermon from the pulpit while a congregation listens attentively. Hansen's detailed line work effectively captures the solemnity of the occasion and the attentiveness of the churchgoers. This illustration serves as a visual testament to the enduring popularity of Andersen's works and the power of storytelling.