Peder Rahr, købmand i Ribe 1770

Jens Juel's 1770 portrait of Peder Rahr, a merchant from Ribe, exemplifies the artist's mastery of portraiture during the Rococo period. The painting depicts Rahr seated at a table, dressed in a finely detailed blue coat with elaborate trim and holding a compass, likely a symbol of his profession. The composition is classic and straightforward, with a focus on the sitter's face and the meticulous depiction of his attire, a testament to Juel's attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.