Hans Hildebrandt 1789

This satirical print, "Hans Hildebrandt," created by M. W. Schmith in 1789, depicts a man carrying a heavy bucket on his back. The bucket overflows with figures representing the "young men" who arrive late, disrupting the performance. The artist's use of caricature exaggerates the man's plight, highlighting the social commentary of the time. This work, now housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, is a poignant example of Danish satirical art from the late 18th century.