Juristen og statsmanden Anders Sandøe Ørsted 1821

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg's 1821 portrait, "Juristen og statsmanden Anders Sandøe Ørsted," showcases the Danish jurist and statesman Anders Sandøe Ørsted in a realistic manner, a hallmark of Eckersberg's style. Ørsted's thoughtful expression, captured with meticulous detail, is emphasized by the soft lighting and the subject's pose, resting his head on his hand. This painting exemplifies the transition from Romanticism to Realism in Danish art, where the artist's focus shifts from idealized depictions to a more objective and accurate representation of the subject.