Løftet 1878

"Løftet" (The Promise), an anonymous wood engraving from 1878, is a depiction of a woman in a medieval setting, framed by an intricately carved doorway. The woman leans against a stone ledge, her gaze cast downwards as if in contemplation. Through the archway, a landscape unfolds, showcasing a distant cityscape and a figure walking through a garden. The meticulous detail of the engraving reflects the artist's skill in capturing both the architectural grandeur of the scene and the intimate emotion of the central figure. This artwork is a testament to the power of the wood engraving medium to convey narrative and evoke a sense of time and place.