Engelke Charlotte Ryberg, née Falbe 1788 - 1791

This miniature portrait of Engelke Charlotte Ryberg, née Falbe, was painted by Danish artist Cornelius Høyer between 1788 and 1791. The portrait depicts Ryberg in a delicate white dress, with her hair styled in a fashionable powdered updo. It is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. Miniature portraits, popular during the 18th century, were often commissioned as personal keepsakes and served as intimate expressions of affection. Høyer's work demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing a likeness with precise detail, making this a valuable piece for art historians and collectors alike.