J. P. Mynster 1855 - 1935

Carl Poulsen created this portrait of J.P. Mynster using engraving. Poulsen made this print of Mynster, a theologian and Bishop of Zealand, during a time of significant social and religious change. Poulsen's portrait captures Mynster with symbols of religious authority, presenting him as a figure of established power. The deliberate detail in the crosses adorning Mynster’s chest, set against his stern expression, speaks volumes about the complex relationship between religious authority and individual identity. The very act of creating and circulating this image participates in constructing Mynster's public persona, deeply rooted in the religious and social structures of his time. This image invites us to consider the power dynamics inherent in portraiture and the role of representation in shaping historical memory.