Portræt af en kvinde og en mand (Ofelia og selvportræt som Hamlet?) 1788 - 1841

This pencil drawing, "Portræt af en kvinde og en mand (Ofelia og selvportræt som Hamlet?)", by Danish artist Joseph Lange, depicts two figures, likely referencing Shakespeare's Hamlet. The woman on the left, with her melancholic gaze, could be Ophelia, while Lange may have depicted himself as the tragic Prince. The drawing showcases Lange's skill in capturing emotion through subtle line work and shading, a technique common in 18th and 19th-century portraiture. This work, part of the collection at SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, highlights Lange's artistic talent and his interest in literary themes.