Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey 1834

"Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey" is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1834. The detailed, delicate lines capture a scene of a tiled roof with a small wooden door, with three swallows flying overhead, and a bat in flight. The drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Rørbye's signature style and his talent for depicting nature with precision and charm. The composition, with its emphasis on the rooftops and the birds in flight, suggests a focus on the simple, everyday details of life. This illustration likely accompanied a collection of children's fables, reflecting the artist's interest in capturing the innocence and wonder of the world through his artwork.