Nikodemus 1837 - 1838

"Nikodemus" is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Christen Købke, created between 1837 and 1838. The drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a figure in profile, seen from behind, seated and wearing a hat. Købke's attention to detail is evident in the meticulous rendering of the figure's clothing and posture, showcasing his interest in capturing the human form and its interaction with the world. This work reflects Købke's early artistic development and exploration of the human figure as a subject, a theme he would further explore in his later works.