Frierens besøg 1857

"Frierens Besøg" (The Suitor's Visit) is a painting by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand from 1857. The painting depicts a scene of domestic life, with a young woman and her family receiving a visit from a suitor. The scene is set in a comfortably appointed room, with the family members engaged in domestic activities. The man in the painting appears to be in military uniform, which suggests that he may be a returning soldier. The painting is a classic example of Danish Golden Age painting, known for its realistic depiction of everyday life and its emphasis on family values. It is currently located at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen.