Engel med draget sværd. 1596 - 1630

"Engel med draget sværd" (Angel with the drawn sword) is a drawing created by Hermann Weyer in 1621. This drawing is a detailed depiction of an angel with drawn sword descending from the clouds above a field of sleeping soldiers. The scene is likely inspired by a biblical story, perhaps the story of the Angel of the Lord smiting the Assyrian army. The drawing, currently held at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), is a fine example of Weyer's artistic skills, showcasing his use of light and shadow to create a dramatic and evocative composition.