Christopher Ørsted 1785

This 1785 engraving, "Christopher Ørsted," by Marie Jeanne Clemens, is a portrait of the Danish theologian, Christopher Ørsted. Executed in a delicate red tone, the work captures Ørsted's likeness with precision. His face is rendered in detail, with emphasis on his serious expression and the meticulously crafted white collar. The work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, capturing the essence of its subject with finesse.