Illustration nr. 3 til "Visen om Dronning Dagmars ankomst til Danmark" 1863

This drawing, "Illustration nr. 3 til 'Visen om Dronning Dagmars ankomst til Danmark'" (1863) by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich, is part of a series of illustrations for a ballad about Queen Dagmar's arrival in Denmark. This particular illustration depicts a scene from the ballad, where King Valdemar, a fictional character, is waiting for Dagmar to arrive in Denmark. It is executed in pen and ink and shows a highly decorative style with intricate detail, which was popular in the 19th century, the artwork features an ornate frame filled with decorative foliage and stylized lettering around the scene, which adds to the Romantic aesthetic. The work is a fine example of Frølich's illustrative style, characterized by a detailed and nuanced approach to depicting historical scenes.