Peder Paars 1. bog 4. sang. Per Degn ræddes for fogeden 1863

Wilhelm Marstrand created this pen and brown ink drawing, “Peder Paars 1. bog 4. sang. Per Degn ræddes for fogeden”, with sparse use of line and minimal tonal variation. The composition focuses on two figures within a simple interior, immediately evoking a narrative scene. Marstrand's technique uses an open structure, where lines define shape but also allow space to breathe, implying form rather than rigidly defining it. Notice how the bowing man in the foreground is rendered with more delicate strokes, conveying his subservience, while the looming figure behind him is sketched with heavier, bolder lines, emphasizing his dominance. The use of hatching and cross-hatching helps to articulate volume and shadow, notably on the imposing figure's clothing, adding depth to the otherwise flat plane. The drawing is not just an illustration, but an exploration of power dynamics through the interplay of line, form, and spatial arrangement. This piece invites continued contemplation of social hierarchies.