The statue of the Danish / Norwegian writer Ludvig Holberg 1684–1754 outside the Royal Theatre at Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen

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The statue of Ludvig Holberg 1684 – 1754. Danish / Norwegian writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian double monarchy. Ludvig Holberg spent most of his life in Denmark - influenced by Humanism, the Enlightenment and the Baroque. Considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature - best known for his comedies. He was also a landowner and baron, often called the father of Danish literature.

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Size: 3321px × 5303px
Location: The Royal Theatre, Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen, Denmark
Photo credit: © Niels Quist / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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