Kong Abels Lig sænkes i Slien 1829 - 1899

"Kong Abels Lig sænkes i Slien" by H.P. Hansen, created between 1829 and 1899, depicts the sinking of the body of King Abel of Denmark in the Slien, a fjord in Schleswig-Holstein. The black and white woodcut, currently located in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases a dramatic moment in Danish history, portraying the King’s body being lowered into the water by a group of men, likely from his court. The scene is rendered with detail, giving a glimpse into the somber event.