Halvfigurstudie til korsfæstelsesscene. Desuden skitser af køer 1900 - 1905

This drawing, made by Niels Larsen Stevns, is a study for a crucifixion scene, along with some sketches of cows, all on a single page. It's like peeking into the artist's mind as he works through different ideas. What strikes me is the raw quality of the graphite on paper, the texture of the page is visible beneath the marks. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving quickly, trying to capture a fleeting idea. The marks are tentative, searching. Looking at the figure on the left, you can see how the lines suggest form and movement, all with a kind of energetic simplicity. Then, those cows—they’re so grounded, so earthly, in contrast to the drama of the crucifixion scene. This drawing reminds me of Paula Modersohn-Becker's studies—that same dedication to the humble subject, rendered with honesty and directness. It's not about perfection; it's about process, about the act of seeing and recording. And in that, there's a beauty and a truth that speaks volumes.