Jens Juels tegnede selvportræt 1801

This self-portrait by J.F. Clemens, completed in 1801, depicts the artist Jens Juels in a realistic, straightforward style. Clemens, a Danish artist born in 1748, is known for his portraits and landscapes, but this self-portrait exemplifies his mastery of the graphite medium. The drawing, held by the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, shows Juels's age and character with a strong focus on his face, with a slight smile and a hint of seriousness in his eyes. This intimate and carefully rendered work exemplifies portraiture from the Neoclassical period, capturing a sense of individuality and a respect for the subject's likeness.