The Soul of Munkebo: The Life and Vision of Lars Rastrup Born in 1862 amidst the humble surroundings of Munkebo, Denmark, Lars Rastrup lived a life that was deeply intertwined with the very landscapes and people he sought to immortalize. His early years were marked by significant hardship; raised as the son of a single mother within the walls of a local hospital and the confines of a poorhouse, his childhood was one of scarcity rather than splendor. Yet, it was precisely this intimate connection to the struggles of the working class that would become the heartbeat of his artistic identity. T…