En nøgen mand, der omskærer en anden nøgen mand, eller: Uranos der gildes af Kronos? 1743 - 1809

This drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard, titled "En nøgen mand, der omskærer en anden nøgen mand, eller: Uranos der gildes af Kronos?", is a pen and ink sketch dating from 1743-1809. The artwork depicts a scene from Greek mythology where Kronos castrates his father, Uranos, the sky god. This is a significant event as it establishes Kronos' power and initiates a cycle of violence that will continue to plague the gods. The sketch, held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into Abildgaard's creative process and interest in classical mythology.