Rolf og Viggo 1852

"Rolf og Viggo" is a wood engraving by Axel Theodor Kittendorff from 1852, depicting a scene of medieval Danish history. The detailed print, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, shows a group of figures in a hall, with the main characters Rolf and Viggo. The composition focuses on the central figure, Rolf, standing with a staff in his hand, as he addresses Viggo and the others. The scene is visually rich, with intricate details of clothing, weapons, and architecture characteristic of the era. The engraving is a testament to Kittendorff’s skills as a printmaker, capturing a sense of historical drama and narrative through precise lines and tonal contrasts.