Vidar. Illustration til Fabricius' Danmarks historie 1, 143. by H. C. Henneberg

Vidar. Illustration til Fabricius' Danmarks historie 1, 143. 1854

print, woodcut

pencil drawn

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

woodcut

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Vidar. Illustration til Fabricius' Danmarks historie 1, 143." is an 1854 engraving by Danish artist H.C. Henneberg, depicting the Norse god Vidar, son of Odin, preparing to slay the wolf Fenrir in Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse. The depiction is in the style of historical illustration and is notable for its use of detailed linework to create a sense of drama and realism. This engraving was originally created as an illustration for a book about Danish history.