Skånske bønder på en kirkegård 1858

Jacob Kornerup created this print, "Skånske bønder på en kirkegård," using etching techniques to render a scene of rural life in Skåne. The composition, primarily horizontal, is divided into distinct planes. Up front, the figures are arranged with subtle angular relationships, creating a sense of depth and connection. Kornerup uses line and texture to define the clothing and faces, highlighting the sitters' solemn expressions. The landscape recedes into the background, marked by gravestones. The etching method allows for delicate lines and tonal variations, resulting in a detailed but subdued representation. Kornerup’s choice to depict this everyday scene within a graveyard setting evokes deeper contemplation about life, death, and the human condition.