C. D. Krag 1862

This print of C. D. Krag was created in 1862 by Jens Peter Lund. The stark, monochrome lines present Krag in simple terms: respectable intellectual, member of the clergy. Consider how the garments of clerical office—here, the simple white clerical collar—have signified religious authority through time. This small piece of white linen echoes across millennia, from the togas of Roman senators to the white robes of early Christian priests. This symbol of piety and knowledge is not merely functional, but deeply embedded in our collective psyche. The artist has captured not just a likeness, but an evocation of a role passed down through time. These symbols recur, transformed yet familiar, each iteration layering meaning upon the last. They tap into a reservoir of shared experience, engaging us on a subconscious level.