Studie af Egebjerg-krucifixet 1919

Niels Larsen Stevns created this sketch of the Egebjerg crucifix with pen and ink on paper, as part of a study. Stevns lived through a period of significant social change, marked by evolving religious and philosophical ideas. He was deeply influenced by religious and moral issues of his time, and was committed to creating a modern religious art. This sketch offers a glimpse into the artist's process, capturing the raw emotion and intensity of the crucifixion narrative. The lines seem to convey both the physical suffering and spiritual significance of the subject. Instead of traditional portrayals of religious events, Stevns’ work invites a more personal and introspective contemplation of faith, suffering, and redemption. His art doesn’t just tell a story, but it asks us to reflect on our own beliefs and values. The sketch reveals Stevns’ attempt to find new modes of religious expression, mirroring the broader societal search for meaning.