Portrait of Andreas Christian Hviid (1749–1788) c. 1785

Jens Juel's pastel portrait of Andreas Christian Hviid, created around 1785, captures the sitter's refined features and powdered wig. This work, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art collection, exemplifies Juel's mastery of pastel, a medium popular in 18th-century portraiture. The delicate strokes and soft transitions of color create a sense of realism and intimacy, highlighting the sitter's individual character. The composition, with Hviid gazing slightly to the left, evokes a sense of contemplation and elegance, typical of Neoclassical portraiture.