Illustration til Holberg: "Peder Paars" 1885

Emil Villumsen's 1885 pen and ink drawing "Illustration til Holberg: 'Peder Paars'" depicts a scene from the Danish play "Peder Paars" by Ludvig Holberg. The illustration shows a woman standing on a ladder, leaning out to speak to a man standing on the ground. The scene is rendered in a detailed and expressive style, typical of Villumsen's work, emphasizing the humorous and satirical nature of Holberg's play. The illustration, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into Villumsen's talent for capturing the essence of literary works through his evocative drawings.