The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rørbye, née Stockfleth 1834

"The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rørbye, née Stockfleth" is a portrait of Martinus Rørbye's mother painted in 1834. The painting, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts Frederikke in a simple, domestic setting. The artist captured his mother in a quiet moment, possibly engaged in needlework, emphasizing her domestic role. The close-up composition and realistic portrayal of her features highlight Rørbye's skill as a portrait painter and his intimate connection to his subject.