Ofring til Æsculap 1743 - 1809

"Ofring til Æsculap" is a drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard, a prominent Danish artist, created between 1743 and 1809. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a scene of offering to the Roman god of medicine, Aesculapius, who is seated on a throne and receiving a sick person carried by two others. The drawing is rendered in delicate lines and shading, capturing the drama and solemnity of the ritual. Abildgaard's style is characterized by classicism and a sense of naturalism, evident in the anatomical details and the composition's focus on the human figure. The artwork offers a glimpse into the artistic and religious beliefs of the late 18th century.